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Mahmut rode into battle, skillfully jumping over small creeks, avoiding caltrops, and cutting into the infantry around him. A few tried to stab at him with spears, but they either missed or struck the light armor on the horse. He laughed and swung his Dao, the sharp edge easily cutting through his target, and the reinforced spine absorbing the shock, then springing back into shape, ready for the next cut. The reliability and ease of use of the Dao amazed him, and he smiled again as he neared his next target...
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Riding with his cavalry contingent, Reo was a bit nervous. While he had been training as a Samurai for years, he had only recently been allotted a horse. He heard some voices up ahead and saw three men running down a hill just ahead, their feet kicking up dirt into the dry air. They were scouts, and from their rush seemed to have some important news...
Japanese sword traditions are unique in comparison to their European counterparts in that they have remained in practice since they were originally devised. While these traditions have changed over time, they remain close to what would have been practiced by the Samurai...
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Johnny walked into the sword shop. Inside, there were swords from all eras adorning the walls. To his left, he could see swords from Europe, and to his right swords from China and Japan. At the back of the shop was the shopkeeper who looked up as the bell jingled. As Johnny approached the shopkeeper, he couldn’t help exclaiming to himself, “Ah, but which should I choose?” "That’s a great question, son,” said the shopkeeper, who had obviously overheard Johnny’s not-quite whisper. “To know that, you’ll need to know about the history of these fine weapons..."
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As Himari and her brother perused the different Tantos available, she turned to her brother and noted how there didn’t seem to be any that matched the quality of their grandfather’s blade. Overhearing her comment, the shopkeeper said “You’re right, these blades aren’t the same quality they used to be…”
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