The difference between Katana and Sword

When used as nouns, katana means a type of japanese longsword or , having a single edge and slight curvature, historically used by samurai and ninja, whereas sword means a long-bladed weapon with a hilt, and usually a pommel and cross-guard, which is designed to stab, slash, and/or hack.


check bellow for the other definitions of Katana and Sword

  1. Katana as a noun:

    A type of Japanese longsword or , having a single edge and slight curvature, historically used by samurai and ninja.

  1. Sword as a noun (weaponry):

    A long-bladed weapon with a hilt, and usually a pommel and cross-guard, which is designed to stab, slash, and/or hack.

  2. Sword as a noun (tarot):

    A suit in the minor arcana in tarot.

  3. Sword as a noun (tarot):

    A card of this suit.

  4. Sword as a noun (weaving):

    One of the end bars by which the lay of a hand loom is suspended.

  5. Sword as a noun (heraldiccharge):

    The weapon, often used as a heraldic charge.