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Believed to be first introduced in the Heian Period (794 to 1185), the nagamaki was a Japanese sword carried by many Samurai. The blade was forged to take down larger enemies and attack from a long-range. Discover how the nagamaki became a staple sword for Samurai living in feudal Japan, courtesy of American BladesPro.
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Carried by the fierce Scottish Highlanders from 1400-1700, the claymore has become well-known for its heavy blade and intimidating length. It's a sword so mighty, it takes two hands to wield. Discover the history of this amazing blade and what made it once of the most prolific weapons of its era, thanks to American BladesPro.
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Masamune and Muramasa are credited as being the two best Japanese swordsmiths who ever lived.Their blades were so good that they were often described as having mystical properties...The greatest sword Masamune ever forged was called the Honjo Masamune...
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Tsukahara Bokuden was a famed duelist who lived in the 15th – 16th centuries. Living almost 80 years before Miyamoto Musashi, he is considered one of the most forward-thinking Samurai of all time. This is his story...
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Seki (sometimes Romanized as Sakai) is the home of the top knifemakers in all of Japan. This knifemaking legacy actually draws its roots from a surprising source: swordmaking...
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