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History tells us the Japanese sword/Samurai Sword is many things, Functionally, its deadliness is attested by countless episodes in which it has cut through iron amour to kill, and also by inscriptions on tangs certifying terrible testing procedures in which whole bodies have been cut in two at a stroke. These swords, known as the Katana, Wakizashi and Tanto are Probably some of the most sought after Collectible Swords.
The katana, or long sword, and the wakizashi, or shorter companion sword, were worn outside. Indoor, the wakizashi was worn at all times and kept by the bed at night. The samurai lived inseparable from his sword, his most valued possession. He walked armed every day of his life, sat armed at the table, and went armed to the bed. Katana (Long), Wakizashi (Companion), and Tanto(Dagger).
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