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The Spatha and the Knightsword
Growing from the Roman Gladius, these swords became the legendary blades of the middle ages that lasted in combat in one form or another for over a thousand years.
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The Japanese Sword -- Part Two
Two months ago, I explained the qualities that make Japanese swords unique and mentioned that I had visited a traditional Japanese sword maker in Seki, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. This month, I’ll explain what I learned about the sword making process on that trip, and will discuss the different types of Japanese swords.
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