Warriors Throughout Time - Swordsman

Samurai in 1500AD

A sword is a long, edged piece of metal, used in many civilizations throughout the world, primarily as a cutting or thrusting weapon. Most professional armies throughout time have implemented the use of the sword whether in a standard infantry force or a more specialised team of swordsmen, adept with the weapon. Historically, Knights & French Musketeers were highly skilled with the sword but they were no match for the Japanese Samurais from the Feudal-Japanese Empire. Samurais were masters of swordsmanship and were trained with incredible discipline, following a set of rules known as Bushidō. The katana sword is the weapon that has come to be synonymous with the Samurai, a type of blade renowned for its sharpness and cutting ability. The Samurai of Feudal Japan are considered to be historically, the best swordsman, so that definitely earns them a place in my series of warrior character profiles!