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Visual Glossary of the Japanese Sword
- Last update:
- 2014-04-06 20:39
- Author:
- Jeff - The Samurai Workshop
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Added at: 2014-08-22 21:04
this is such great information about katana swords. I am really really grateful that you put ... show morethis up. It explains the anatomy of the blade in such intricate detail. Most of the diagrams out there on the internet or not nearly as detailed or else they are not as clear as this picture wish you have created. Thank you again.
Added at: 2014-09-07 23:42
thank you!
Added at: 2014-12-11 22:37