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Shadowofleaves.com: History of Japanese Swords

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow the history of Japanese swords from the earliest times to present. Different kinds of swords were introduced during different historical periods with the samurai sword being the most well known.
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Graphic
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Military items.com: Samurai Sword Anatomy

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive article that highlights each specific part of the traditional samurai sword using text and high-quality images.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Short Sword (Wakizashi) and Long Sword (Katana)

For Students 9th - 10th
Sword making is a highly refined and respected art in Japan, part of a ritualized process requiring decades of training. View two examples and read the background of the importance of swords to the Japanese people.
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Website
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Japanese Samurai Goods

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information about the history of the Samurai sword, different terms that relate to it, and its importance. Spelling errors exist, presumably because of translation.