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Top 3 Well-Known Real Swords: Katana, Ninja, and Samurai Swords!

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Real swords are weapons with a blade and a hilt that have been used for centuries for combat and ceremonial purposes. Swords range in size from small, single-handed blades to large, two-handed weapons.  Historically, swords have been used in warfare, self-defense, and even ritual ceremonies. They have been used by soldiers, warriors, knights, and even kings and emperors throughout history.  Today, swords are still used in martial arts and fencing competitions, and they remain a popular choice for display and decoration in homes, offices, and museums. The most famous swords are katana, ninja, and samurai swords! Katana Swords: If you are looking for a new way to feel powerful and strong, then consider the katana swords.  They’re often used as symbols of power, nobility, and revenge in popular culture. Katanas have been in existence since the 12th century but have seen a spike in popularity since they started showing up in films such as Kill Bill and Spirited Away.  K...

Bastard Sword Features in Middle and Modern Times!

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Bastard sabers were in use by the beginning of the 14th century. These swords became more widely used throughout Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries as gunpowder took over battlefields. By this time, such swords were mainly used on cavalry and infantrymen who had been disarmed from other weapons. Such a sword was also known as a "hand-and-a-half sword". The term "bastard" refers to its intermediate length, not any characteristic of its creation or use. It was never presumed that these blades were the second rate, but those who wielded them could represent positions from knight to sergeant (sometimes named for their quality bastard titles). Overview of Bastard Swords A bastard saber is an infantry weapon and a type of longsword that was used primarily in the 14th to 16th centuries. It has been suggested that the designation "true" or "pure" comes from these swords lacking any pommel, unlike most other swords of the time, with their cross gua...