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The Ninjato Sword Myth and Mystery

The Ninjato Sword During the warring period of Japan, the Ninja or Shinobi worked in stealth and accomplished their tasks with the help of different weapons including the Ninjato sword.[... ]

Wakizashi Sword and Its History

Wakizashi Sword The Wakizashi sword is one of the most important weapons of the samurai warrior. It was the backup sword that was paired with the Katana. By law, only[... ]

The Japanese Tanto & Its Rich Historical Accounts

The Japanese Tanto The katana is known as a prominent weapon of the Samurai, yet the samurai wielded the Japanese Tanto well before the invention of the Katana. The Tanto[... ]

The Japanese Shirasaya Sword Mounting

The Japanese Shirasaya The Japanese Shirasaya is a special sword mounting that was used by the Samurai to store a blade that is not in use, its elegancy and simplicity[... ]