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Miyamoto Musashi: Legendary Japanese Sword Saint & His Techniques

Miyamoto Musashi: Legendary Japanese Sword Saint & His Techniques Discover Miyamoto Musashi, the legendary Japanese swordsman. Explore his life, the two-sword Niten Ichi-ryu style he created, his famous duels including Sasaki Kojiro, and his philosophical treatise, The Book of Five Rings. Understand his lasting impact on swordsmanship and popular culture....

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The Manufacturing of Japanese Style Swords Abroad

The Manufacturing of Japanese Style Swords Abroad What are Japanese swords? Simply put, Japanese swords or katana are made by a unique Japanese blacksmithing method and are assumed to have been crafted in Japan, but a Japanese sword cannot merely be characterized as a weapon. It has...

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