The samurai in the Edo period(1603~1868), always had two katana swords. But why did they always carry two? Let’s take a look at the different types of katana, and the social system of the Edo period to find out.

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[Time codes]
0:00 Let's START!
0:40 The different type of katana
2:38 Why they carried two katana swords
4:54 Today’s conclusion

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