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How do I tell the difference between a katana and tachi? I know that tachi are older and have the signature on the other side, but they look the same to me :
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Just came to knew that Ayaya is master of Tachi and not Katana which is more heavier, lengthy and curvy. : r/AyakaMains
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Tachi Sword T10 Folded Clay Tempered Steel with Feather Hadori Polish and Full Black Ray Skin Saya With Copper Fittings
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