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Japanese swords are much more than tools of war: they are works of art.  Born of a time when quality steel was more precious than gold, Japanese swordsmiths created complex and exacting methods of forging swords in order to create masterpieces that belied the poor quality of the ore from from which they were created. These methods have been passed down through traditions while remaining essential unchanged for centuries.  One man Yoshihara Yoshindo is considered the greatest swordsmith alive today...

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The castle gleamed alone before him, surrounded by mountains now invisibly wrapped in the dark shroud of night.  Hanzō waited for the word to attack.  All their preparation led up to this moment.  Finally the awaited command was passed down, and he felt a rush of newfound energy as the attack began...
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Kuna was frustrated.  It seemed no matter how hard or long she practiced, she never could make her sword move as fast as she wanted it to.

Her teacher had been watching her quietly grow more frustrated each session and finally made a decision. ”Kuna”, he said and approached her.  "You need a sword with a Bo-Hi.”

“A Bo-Hi", she exclaimed, “What’s that?”

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While the Katana is the most famous example of Japanese Swords, it is not the only one.   Here we discuss the various types of Japanese swords and their uses.
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You’ve invested your money and time into researching which type of Katana meets your needs, so we assume the last thing you want to do is ruin the sword by doing something you shouldn't.  Here is our short list of things which you should NOT do with your Katana.
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