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Famous Swords Paper Knives: An astoundingly successful crowdfunding project As Japanese history buffs and sword collectors know too well, authentic Japanese swords made by master…

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Shizan is one form of Japanese sword testing where a pile of straws are cut using a Japanese sword. The sword master that appeared in…