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An iaito is an imitation katana used for practicing the Japanese martial art of iaido. An iaito is also sometimes referred to as a mogito, literally meaning "mock" or "imitation sword". As such, iaito are intended as practice weapons and are not suited for any type of contact. Prices range from £139 to £582. |
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These practical samurai swords provide excellent quality at reasonable prices, they are great for "everyday" use and are built to cut. Prices range from £127 to £278. |
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These samurai swords display features usually found only on original pieces, giving knowledgeable collectors and users a unique opportunity to own a weapon of a quality usually found only in museums, private collections or the orient. Prices range from £220 to £543. |
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As with the Hand-Forged Samurai Swords, these samurai swords display features usually found only on original pieces, but with a folded blade. The folding process provides an excellent dispersion of carbides resulting in a very tough blade with outstanding edge-holding properties. Prices range from £567 to £1,927. |
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A ninja is an assassin or spy in Japanese culture, usually trained for stealth. Appearing in fourteenth century feudal Japan, and active from the Kamakura to the Edo period, their roles may have included sabotage, espionage, scouting, assassination missions, perhaps in the service of feudal rulers (daimyo or shogun). |