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The Mino-den: Crafting Legendary Japanese Swords During Warring States Period

The Mino-den: Crafting Legendary Japanese Swords During Warring States Period Discover how Mino-den master smiths forged legendary Japanese swords for the Warring States period. Learn their innovative techniques, distinctive blades, and the vital role these durable Nihonto played in samurai warfare, leaving an enduring legacy. 1. Introduction to The Mino-den...

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Gokaden Part 5: Mino-den

Gokaden Part 5: Mino-den A treasure house of swords for actual warfare that are robust and boast outstanding sharpness Mino-den is the most recent of the Gokaden. It originated in the mid Kamakura period (1185-1333) and flourished from the Muromachi period (1333-1568) to the...

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