Katana Symbol from older Katanas

[Mr Nice Guy]

Where can I get the a good pic of the Katana Symbol that I see on older katanas? You know the one whith an Japanese charachter and sword crossing it. I'd like to make a graphic for my bike using that but need a good pic of it. Thanks guys.....Later

[The CyberPoet]

try www.dogpile.com , click image search, enter Katana.
Or search the web for "Kanji Katana" since the symbol is the Kanji language character for a Katana. The sword you may have to add over it.

Cheers
=-= The CyberPoet

[WildKat]

FYI on the dogpile search.. be careful what pics you click on.. and who's watching when you do! I'll just let ya see for urself!

[The CyberPoet]

FYI on the dogpile search.. be careful what pics you click on.. and who's watching when you do! I'll just let ya see for urself!

I never tried just Katana in the search... She sure knows how to make a Katana look good

Try searching with the phrase "kanji katana" and you'll find what you're looking for:


Cheers
=-= The CyberPoet

[Mr Nice Guy]

Thanks guys!!!!

[naskie18]

What year bikes were those on? Anybody got any pics of a bike with that on it? I'm at work, so I'm guessing I probably shouldn't do the dogpile search

[Mr Nice Guy]

I've seen it on some of the 80s Katanas. Not sure about those years but it's before the pre 98s like I have (mine's a 92). You know the ones with the really angular fronts. I don't know if the symbol was a factory thing or something people put on afterward but it's the kanji charachter with the sword through it. Here's an example. A little hard to see becuase of glare but it's right under the seat

[WildKat]

that would make a great avatar CP!

[Range]

Mr N G

the logo was stock....and the location on the pic was where it was from the factory, although that bikes logo is a reproduction. had "SUZUKI" in red on the tank and NOTHING on the tail section

[WildKat]

That might be something that Suzuki should bring back, as part of a special edition Kat...should that ever happen.

[The CyberPoet]

That might be something that Suzuki should bring back, as part of a special edition Kat...should that ever happen.

They already did a special edition Kat...
More details in my upcoming book.

Cheers
=-= The CyberPoet

[Mr Nice Guy]

I found a pretty cool graphic using a kanji symbol for katana. It looks slightly different than the factory one but I think I like it better. http://www.alloutgraphics.com/image_kat2.htm and this one http://www.alloutgraphics.com/image_kat3.htm

[Range]

they are nice...but this is the nicest...and it is the original, just happened to see a sweet 83 750 today...Silver with Burgandy tank top and seat accent

[Mr Nice Guy]

Wonder if originals or repro ones are available.....They really are sweet

[Range]

Wonder if originals or repro ones are available.....They really are sweet

any graphic designer could knock off a set of those in vinyl