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Executioner's Sword From 17th Century Features Etching That Tells the Story of the Blade in a Frightening Way
The blade on the sword is 85.7 cm (33 3/4 in ... but they still functioned as symbols of power," the museum added. "This sword was probably ceremonial for a formal procedure or procession." ...
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Why Japanese katana swords are so expensive and take 18 months to make
The resulting blades can be worth thousands ... they were artworks, status symbols, and throughout history had a huge spiritual importance. Each sword is a unique artwork, and one that is made ...
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The Keris – Malay weapon, social symbol and talisman
Many functions are attributed to the keris, first and foremost as a double edged stabbing weapon, secondly as a symbol of social status ... the hand with a 10” to 15” long blade for close combat, ...