Feuding warlords trying to take over each province; a great array of loyal warriors ready to give their lives for their respective lords; a land filled with chaos yet hasn’t lost its respect for culture and traditions. That is the Land of the Rising Sun at its feudal ages.

The Great Age of the Samurais would not be as it is without its splendid work of art. A common expression is bravery. It is widely seen on their most famous warriors – the samurais. Everything they wear or wield from head to toe is a masterpiece.

Samurai helmets called “kabuto” is also a name for a bug with impenetrable defense. The great defense of the bug is represented by the “kabuto” in many ways. It is made up of three to over a hundred metal plates, riveted together. The “hachi” protects the crown of the head and the “shikoro” protects the neck. Very often, the kabuto also contains the logo or the crest of the clan. One of the famous crests is on the great Takeda Shingen Kabuto & Mempo, worn by the great warlord Takeda Shingen.

The most renowned weapon of the time is the samurai swords. The Japanese sword called “katana” is made by folding pieces of metal numerously and polishing it to become the greatest weapon of that era. Unlike other swords made using a mold or other types of forging, the katana is very durable and deadly. Each sword is a military innovation at that time and also a great work of art. It is of high value amongst all of the samurai’s belongings. They even give each sword a name. It is comparable to fantasy swords wielded by some fantasy characters.

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