Weapons that the samurai used were not limited to swords: in situations when a sword was not suitable or available, everyday items, such as writing, eating, and cooking utensils, were improvised as weapons.


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Classical Weaponry of Japan: Special Weapons and Tactics of the Martial Arts
By Serge Mol