Samurai

  • Samurai Sword Basics, A Brief History
    Capturing the spirit of old Japan and recognised by its deadly curvature, the samurai sword is widely recognised throughout the world as the most deadly of all Japanese weaponry. Although gaining modern fame and notoriety in modern epic cinema in such films as The Last Samurai and the Kill Bill series by Quentin Tarantino, samurai swords have long being an iconic symbol of Japan and its history. The most famous samurai sword, the Katana, is curved and bladed only on one side – if you have seen Read More...
  • For Goodness Sake, Are You Drunk?
    The Samurai are known for been one of the most respected and respectable class of citizens of ancient Japan. Such status had the samurai they could do things such as dismember people who offended them without having to answer for themselves. This was the power the samurai wielded, a power unheard of almost today in any so called civilised society. One may even argue that if such people as the samurai were to walk among us today, society may well be a much more respectful place to live out of fea Read More...
  • Choosing The Best Japanese Samurai Sword
    Have you held a Japanese Samurai sword before? There is a certain feeling of power and prestige that comes with the feel of an authentic samurai sword. I'm sure that you have heard of the Katana and Wakizashi, but did you know that there are several other types of Japanese Samurai swords that might be better for you? Let me explain... Samurai warriors in ancient Japan would usually carry two swords for self-defense, a katana and wakizashi. The katana was traditionally used as a primary weapon Read More...
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