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A sword is a long, bladed weapon used for combat. While most swords are traditional Japanese katana, tantō or ninjatō, certain swords tend to bear little resemblance to real-life weapons, as is the case with the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist's swords. Other swords that have mystical or special powers include the Sword of Kusanagi, as well as the Sword of Totsuka, the latter of which was wielded by Itachi Uchiha's Susanoo.
Most shinobi appear to have a preference towards long and wide blades, while some ninja like Tenten use swords mainly for throwing them long-range. Of note are the samurai of the Land of Iron who are nearly all seen with swords, and the shinobi of the Land of Lightning which boasts a visible majority carrying them. A sword noted for belonging to a particular wielder is known as a Meitō (名刀, Literally meaning: Famous/Excellent Sword).
Certain foreign countries use more westernised types of swords, such as the kingdom of the Land of the Moon's military use either sabres or spatha, while Shion's guards in the Land of Demons wield spatha as well.
Some swords are made of special materials which resonate with the users chakra and are able to use chakra flow on a tier higher than normal flow.