This is an exact replica of the immortalized sword of the famous blind swordsman Zatoichi. Sword comes with completely custom and one of a kind sounds and animations. Carried in the left hand as a walk stick/cane this sword draws fast ready for action in the blink of an eye. DCS2 Compatible.
There are 5 models: unpolished wood, polished wood, black, white and the new 2003 red with black trim.
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Zatoichi (座頭市 Zatōichi) is a fictional character featured in one of Japan's longest running series of films and a television series set in the Edo period. The character, a blind masseur and swordmaster, was created by novelist Kan Shimozawa (子母澤寛, Shimozawa Kan).
Zatoichi at first appears to be a harmless blind anma ("masseur"
who wanders around the country, making his living by gambling as well as giving massages, performing acupuncture, singing and playing music; however, he is also highly-skilled in swordsmanship, specifically iaido and is equally skilled in the general sword skills of Japan, as well as Sumo wrestling.He does not carry a traditional katana, instead using a well-made shikomi-zue (cane sword), as blades were outlawed in the Edo period. Shikomi-tzue were generally straight-edged, lower-quality blades which could not compare with regular katana, but as revealed in Zatoichi's Cane Sword, his weapon is superior as it was forged by a master bladesmith.
A recurring theme of the films and television series is Zatoichi protecting the innocent from oppressive or warring yakuza gangs, and investigating/stopping general injustice. His fighting skill is incredible, with his sword-grip in inverse manner; this, combined with his keen ear and sense of smell and proprioception, renders him a frightening opponent. He is quite capable with a traditional katana, as seen in Zatoichi's Vengeance. Similarly, he displays considerable skill using two swords simultaneously, in Musashi-like Nitō Ichi style in Zatoichi and the Doomed Man.