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History of Samurai Weapons by azuldracon is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The document discusses the weapons and armor used by samurai in feudal Japan. It describes the traditional samurai swordsmanship of katana and wakizashi worn together as a daisho. It also mentions the use of bows, polearms like yari and naginata, and early armor constructed of individual kozane scales which later evolved into plated armor. The document also provides context on the samurai code of honor including ritual disembowelment or seppuku to regain honor, and how samurai served lords and were limited

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azuldracon
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