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Zatoichi's Cane Sword (座頭市鉄火旅, Zatōichi tekka-tabi) is a 1967 Japanese chambara film directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda and starring Shintaro Katsu as the blind masseur Zatoichi. It was originally released by the Daiei Motion Picture Company (later acquired by Kadokawa Pictures).
The sword cleaved through the bamboo in one hit easily enough, but the impact on both pieces of bamboo was significant, knocking the lower half of the river cane to one side which is not the best sign as it means that the sword didn t cut immediately, but pushed first and then bit through.
The Zatoichi Sword, commonly known as the Shikomizue, deviates from the traditional katana design, yet bears certain resemblances. Let's explore its unique characteristics: Design: The Zatoichi cane sword is straight, whereas a traditional katana has a distinctive curved blade.
He has an eye-opening encounter with the town’s blacksmith, who reveals himself to be the apprentice of the man who forged Zatoichi’s legendary cane sword, and informs Zatoichi that it’s a hairline crack away from snapping.
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Using one of his favorite techniques, Zatoichi proceeds to win 8 ryo in a rigged gambling game. Of course, the local gangsters attempt to kill him, and the adventure begins. It turns out a blacksmith named Senzo examines Zatoichi's cane sword, and discovers it to be forged by his old mentor.
Zatoichi (Shintarô Katsu) finds a town filled with gangsters and learns a powerful secret about his cane sword.
