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Samurai Sword vs Katana: Understanding the Difference Are They the Same Thing? Sort of. But not exactly, and the difference matters more than most people r
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Sword Laws: Can You Own a Katana in Your Country? You’ve found the blade you want. The steel is right, the geometry makes sense, and the price fits your bu
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The Bushido Code and the Samurai Sword Most people who ask about the samurai code want a clean list of rules. Eight virtues, memorize them, done. But bushi
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Tamahagane: The Traditional Steel Behind Japanese Swords What Is Tamahagane? Tamahagane is a bloom steel produced by smelting iron sand and charcoal togeth
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Anime Swords: From Screen to Steel The Most Popular Anime Swords Right Now Every few years, a new series reshapes what collectors want to see in steel. Rig
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10 Most Famous Katanas in Japanese History Some blades get melted down. Others get passed between warlords, enshrined in temples, and argued over by histor