Musashi Katana

This Gugel is made of sturdy canvas and has a very comfortable trim. The head part is wide and has front closure by mooring. It is modeled after high medieval examples.

The most distinctive feature shared by all types of gugels is that they have been tailor-made to cover the head and shoulders. The Vikings were the first proven known to wear this specific type of hood. In the High Middle Ages, it became an integral part of the daily clothing of the commoners and was worn by peasants, craftsmen, travelers and the like. The 14th century brought some changes in the design of the gugel, which became fairer and often adorned with ornate ornaments. But by the early 16th century, it had fallen out of fashion and was rarely used.

It is one of the most spectacular swords in the history of Spain. This is the mythical sword with which kings Ferdinand and Isabella called Christopher Columbus a knight, after the return of his first trip to America.

In the throne room of the Royal Palace of Barcelona, Columbus was appointed Admiral of the Ocean and Vice Roy of the Indies.

This so-called ceremonial sword was used as the Standard Bearer in all religious ceremonies or significant public events of his reign, such as the Conquest of Granada and the beginning of Spain as a Nation.

Historically, katana were one of the traditionally made Japanese swords that were used by the samurai of feudal Japan.