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8 Traits of a Real Samurai Sword

In the sword-collecting community, there is a pejorative term circulating called a “sword-shaped object” which refers to replica swords that, while they look like the real thing, certainly are not.  This goes beyond whether or not a sword is battle-ready, and in certain cases, such as that associated with traditional Japanese sword patterns like katana […]

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