The Mokume Gane StoryIn Japan from the late 1600’s to the mid 1800’s the samurai sword transitioned from being a tool for fighting battles into a symbol of the warrior class. Retaining its truly awesome functionality as a weapon in the hands of a skilled samurai it was the quality and amount of decoration on the sword handle and sheath that became an indicator of ones social status and wealth. The level of craftsmansh
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