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posted by Fnord666 on Tuesday October 10 2017, @01:36AM   Printer-friendly
from the swords-are-technology dept.

I have been reading The Japanese Sword Column and thought it may be of niche interest to other Soylentils. It is written by Paul Martin, a noted British expert of Japanese swords. From the introduction:

Along with cherry blossoms and Mount Fuji, the Japanese sword has become one of the enduring symbols of Japan. It has experienced centuries of warfare, evolved through Mongol invasions, survived the introduction of the musket, the end of the samurai era, modernization, and confiscation and destruction by the Allied forces following World War II. They are an anachronism in modern society, yet they continue to be made. They are an integral part of Japanese culture.
Today, I feel very fortunate that we have access to Japanese swords and can observe the artistry of blades that were previously only accessible by Japan's ancient military and social elites.

I particularly enjoyed the July 25th article, The Changes in the Shape of the Japanese Sword. The articles are short, update infrequently and have plenty of pictures of museum-quality swords. A good fit for those with a casual interest in the subject.


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  • (Score: 2) by Phoenix666 on Tuesday October 10 2017, @07:11PM (2 children)

    by Phoenix666 (552) on Tuesday October 10 2017, @07:11PM (#579983) Journal

    As New Yorkers would say, it's a "schtick." For normal Americans, it's a "rep." They like to play it up, but there's little to it. Once they might have been intrepid, when they were fighting the Mexican army and founding the Republic of Texas, but they're as fat and pampered as the rest of the country now.

    Also toughness comes in many forms. I've met little old ladies in Brooklyn who'd cut the balls off your tough-talking Texans in a twinkling. They'd smile as they did it.

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  • (Score: 2) by The Mighty Buzzard on Tuesday October 10 2017, @08:39PM (1 child)

    by The Mighty Buzzard (18) Subscriber Badge <themightybuzzard@proton.me> on Tuesday October 10 2017, @08:39PM (#580036) Homepage Journal

    Did you even read what I just said? I specifically excluded toughness and yet there you go harping on like I was talking about it. Strawman much?

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    • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday October 11 2017, @07:18AM

      by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday October 11 2017, @07:18AM (#580328)

      Did you even read what I just said?

      Um, no. Why do you ask?