Talk:Shen/@comment-61.6.218.177-20111019151916/@comment-217.66.152.5-20111024215508

Ninja-to or shinobigatana is a myth, most likely. Think of it - would a man get cought keeping such, he'd immediately get unmasked as ninja. Yes common katana is often too bulky for their missions, but why not just use widespread wakizashi that does not fuel any suspicions? Just much more practical. Also, being very pragmatic, ninjas used any weapon that suited a given mission. Including firearms (muskets). But don't confuse historical ninjas and their image in pop culture )))). They have little in common.