| In case you aren't aware, or you probably already | | | | Weapons were worn on their belt and the sword |
| realize that the Japanese Samurai Sword is the | | | | blade always faced upwards. Sometimes the |
| most deadly close combat weapon in the world | | | | Wakizashi was used, which was a short version |
| today. These Swords have been a status symbol | | | | of the sword. The other short version was called |
| of Japan for many Centuries, above and beyond | | | | the Tanto. Only the Samurai Warriors were |
| how Hollywood boasts about them in all of the | | | | allowed to carry these two swords in pairs. |
| Martial Arts Movies. The Katana is the most highly | | | | The US Outlawed the manufacturing of Authentic |
| recognized and popular Japanese Samurai Sword | | | | Samurai Swords after WWII in the United States. |
| there is. It is signified by it's one sided, long | | | | Eventually this decision was over ruled, but only |
| curvey blade. | | | | under the condition that these Japanese Swords |
| As early as the 10th Century, these Swords | | | | were to be used for display purposes, to make |
| were used by the Japanese and the Bushido to | | | | living rooms and fireplaces look prettier. |
| execute surprise enemy attacks. These Battle | | | | |