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Swords
Learning about Samurai swords

Samurai Sword History
Towards the end of the 14th century, the Samurai sword was standardized effectively in accordance to the Tokugawa shoguns regulations. The more than two hundred years of fighting had lowered the quality of the swords, because the makers concentrated on mass production, rather than quality--that led to the loss of the olden sword making methods, and the Samurai swords made during that time could not match the quality of the olden swords.
The soldiers serving in the imperial army, and the police were the only ones allowed to carry swords. Today, the Samurai swords made using the traditional method are referred to as Shinsakuto, meaning newly made swords. In addition, the Japanese currently consider the Samurai sword as, an art object and not a weapon. Moreover, many consider the manufacture of the sword a sacred art.
Samurai Sword Facts
In terms of length, the Samurai sword is about 60 to 70 centimeters long. When purchasing a Samurai sword, it is important for one to make sure that the grip is properly fixed to the blade. If the grip is not properly fixed, it is likely that the sword is a replica. Using a sword that doesn't have a properly fixed grip can be dangerous. Today, the martial arts that teach the use of the sword include Iaido, Aikijiujitso, Kendo, Battojutsu, and Iaijutsu.In conclusion, the Samurai sword is a well designed weapon that requires careful use, as well as training. If you are a martial arts enthusiast, you should consider getting yourself a Samurai sword, and add it to your sword collection.
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