If anyone had asked me a few days ago what the difference between samurai swords and ninja swords I would have honestly not had a clue. The wonders of the internet meant that within twenty minutes I had enough information to allow me to find out a little about these marvelous weapons.
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 values.
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.
In sharp contrast the ninjas were a group of warriors which were highly respected. They considered their swords to be tools of the trade which were simple and crude, whilst the samurais considered their swords to be valuables that needed to be respected and valued.
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