Samurai Sword History
And The Secrets Of History Of Samurai Weapons

Tips on how to recognize Authentic Japanese Swords & samurai sword katana from a modern replica.
During the 9th and 12th centuries (feudal time in Japan) the Japanese warriors' class also called Bushi (knights/warriors) gave the name to the Bushido code of the Samurai.

The height of art at that time was the creation of the the
Antique Samurai sword.

This was the beginning of 700 years of Samurai Sword History dominated by Japanese warriors.

The Japanese swords were the warrior's weapon and pride. Many heads were cut off with it.

In 1853, Commodore Perry of the U.S. Navy forced the shogun to enter into a trade agreement with the U.S. and cancel the period of isolation in the history in Japan.

This sudden encounter with the West contributed to the downfall of the Japanese warriors.

Samurai Weapons And Swords, Samurai Clothing And Japanese Samurai Armor

Tom Cruise plays the role of Captain Algren, who is hired by Americans who are interested in profitable contracts with the Emperor of Japan.

It was a time in the Samurai Sword History, when the imperial army who was used to fighting with swords started using guns.

The Americans were called to train the Japanese warriors.

Wounded by the Samurai, Tom Cruise life is spared by the Japanese warrior's leader. He learns to respect the Bushido code and participates as a consultant in the failed rebellion of the warriors.

Finally the feudal system was eliminated and by initiating a compulsory military service the warriors were left without a position.

Emperor Meiji set Japan on a course of modernization.

Carrying Japanese Samurai swords in the streets was banned. Overnight, the market for Japanese Katana swords died. Many sword smiths were left without a trade to pursue, and valuable skills were lost.

Samurai Warrior: Why The Antique Samurai Sword Is Making A Comeback

The authentic Japanese swords they produced were simply stamped out of steel and given a serial number rather than a chiseled signature. Artisans were making Japanese swords by mass-production.

Under the United States occupation at the end of World War II, production of ancient Japanese swords was banned.

Antique Japanese Swords of artistic value could be owned and preserved. Many pieces were sold to American soldiers. In 1958 there was a turning point in the Samurai Sword History - there were more Authentic Japanese swords in America than in Japan.

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