00:00You think samurai always drew their swords facing up, but why did ancient warriors carry
00:05the legendary Tachi sword facing down? This long, curved sword was made in ancient Japan
00:12with a blade length of up to 80 centimeters, designed for striking from horseback. But the
00:18problem arose when battles shifted to ground forces, equipped with spears, guns, and swords.
00:23To adapt to these new fighting styles, they shortened the Tachi sword to make it shorter
00:28and lighter. The reason the Tachi sword faced downward was to save time when striking the enemy.