I have always asked myself what the difference is between a ninja sword and a japanese samurai sword, so I decided to carry out a bit of research on both and finally solve the mystery.
Both of these swords have seen a resurgence in popularity, capturing the imagination of sword collectors and oriental enthusiasts alike.
These weapons represent an entire culture and civilization but the owners that wielded these weapons have very different morals and ideas.
Ancient feudal Japan entrusted its defense to an elite group of warriors known as the Samurai. These were highly respected individuals whose values of respect, loyalty, pride and honor were second to none. There intricate relationship to the royalty that they served gave them a very high standing in their community.
The ninjas however were a group of fighters that were highly feared, these fighters were perfectionists in deception and imitation and their swords matched the virtues of their owners. Whilst Samurai swords were weapons which were feared and treated as valuables the Ninjas considered their swords to be useful and disposable.
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