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[yuiyoshida]

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Bugei Exclusive Bamboo 5160 Sword (Katana, Wakizashi and Tanto)

Shobu Zukuri Katana

[JuJuYoshida]

1. cool! I wouldn't bring it to a gun fight though

[yuiyoshida]

2. only if its dark....

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[Old Crow]

3. Beautiful.

It looks like you have two swords and one knife? Can you explain the lengths? I assume the longer sword is a samurai sword? Yes? And the shorter one? Did it have a different purpose? Was it made for women, perhaps?

[Duppers]

4. My son, a martial artist, has a couple katanas.

They scare me because I've seen what they can do. Just don't unsheath one around me because I'll take off.

Bow.

Btw, one of those is not so little. These things are impressive.

[yuiyoshida]

5. These are no ordinary blades...

Many Katana on line are made in CHINA...so the quality is not that good. The ones I have are from Japan, made by apprentices of the Masters. (Master Blades are not allowed to leave Japan, its the law there now. All Master made blades are considered a Work of Art and must stay in Japan, including those given away by the Prime Minister or the Emperor. IF someone tells you they have a blade made by a master blade maker in Japan, they are lying. Only apprentice blades are allowed to leave the country...and thats because of slight imperfections.)

[ChazInAz]

6. Knifemaker, here.

The lady is quite correct: a Master's blade is a cultural treasure and a work of art.
They have elevated blade-making WAY above the level of a craft.
The literal blood, sweat and tears that goes into the making of these is breathtaking.
Thanks for sharing, Yoshidasan.

[Butterflylady]

7. With friends like that

I wouldn't want to be your enemy.

[yuiyoshida]

8. watch out for deadly and dangerous bamboo rods