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Considered an art form, Japan has an illustrious history of sword making. In more recent times, modern day samurai movies have popularized the Japanese sword reigniting its mythical status as a symbol of virtue and heroism.
The first sword production appeared over a thousand years ago and developed into distinct categories over the centuries. Changes in warfare were largely responsible for the development of the sword leading to its eventual demise due to the introduction of guns as the weapon of choice. The earliest swords date back to the Jokoto period, and it was after this time that the Koto swords appeared, which are considered to be some of the finest examples or early Japanese sword making. These Koto swords were charac
The next turning point in the development of the Japanese sword was during the Mongol invasion in 1200 AD. The thick armor worn by the Mongols was too much of a match for the more delicate samurai swords, so a more sturdy, pointed sword was developed to have more penetrating force.