I dont mean broadswords, I mean clouds buster sword or Kagura Asunas sword. Swords that are about 4 feet long or more. There is a specific catergory for them I think. Also does anyone know where i can buy one of these swords. I dont want that youtube video though.

There is a correct way to display the daisho ( Japanese sword set) when on the sword stand. Most people automatically display it incorrectly.

A general rule dictates that the swords should be displayed as they would of been worn by the Samurai, blade edge facing up. Incorrectly displaying the swords with the blade edge facing down is also bad for the sharpened edge. A sharpened edge doesn't dull but rather it "bends". Displaying the swords upside down can put pressure on the edge.

A lot of people will display the daisho incorrectly due to simply aesthetics. One reason might be that it looks very "Asian" with the swords curving up. Like the roof edges of Japanese architecture perhaps.

Handles facing right or left?

There are varying opinions on which way the handle (tsuka) should face. One that makes a lot sense is when the handle is facing to the right, the blade can be readily drawn off the stand. If it is facing left, the sword would first have to be picked up and turned over before the blade could be drawn. Following this logic, a handle facing right would imply the swords are owned by someone trained with the swords and a handle facing left would imply that the swords are just for show.

It is also suggested that a handle facing right implies aggression and a handle facing left implies peace. Most people will face the handle right or left based on which side of the sword best shows off the hardware (design, engraving, etc.).

what do u think of these swords?