How to Draw a Katana – Easy Step-by-Step Sword Drawing for Kids

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Want to know how to draw a katana? Monkey Pen is here to give you step by step instructions.

Step 1: Draw a long, slightly bent line for the bottom edge of the blade.

Step 2: Draw another curved line over it to form the shape of the blade.

Step 3: Draw a little cap shape at the upper end of the blade.

Step 4: Add a guard, oval-shaped, toward the top of the blade.

Step 5: Finish the guard with another curved outline.

Step 6: Draw a long slanting line going up for one side of the handle.

Step 7: Parallel the second handle line.

Step 8: Close the handle with a little curved cover at the top.

Step 9: Add the sharp edge detail by drawing a small, curved line inside the blade.

Step 10: Add short diagonal lines across the handle.

Step 11: Draw diagonal lines across from each other to make a criss-cross grip pattern.

Step 12: You are done drawing your katana.

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