You might not guess it at a glance, but this unique flipper combines two different ancient Japanese blade styles.

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Japanese Samurai swords, known as katana ... They feature a curved, thin blade with a single edge, which sets them apart from European-style swords like the broadsword. The katana's curvature allows ...

Judging by the motifs and style, it was possible to date the hilt ... A wakizashi is shorter than a katana—another type of Japanese sword. The samurai always carried both swords, wakizashi ...

In honour of the Japanese katana sword “Juryoku-Maru: San”, Casio Computer Co Ltd has released a new addition to the MR-G line. The latest MRG-B2000JS, flagship of the G-Shock brand of shock ...

In total, 31 Japanese swords of various styles line an exhibition room at the museum. Some of them are as valuable as government-designated important cultural properties, officials said.