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The Rich History of the Samurai’s Primary Sword, the Katana

History of Katana The Katana is a classic Japanese sword. The Samurai were the ones who utilized this in battle. The sword had a strikingly unique exterior. Its blade had[... ]

The Main Weapons of the Samurai – More than Just Swordsmen

The Main Weapons of the Samurai The known main Samurai weapons of Fuedal Japan includes the Katana and the Wakizashi – two swords that represented their class in the society.[... ]

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[... ]