Description

Feudal Japan was host to some of the most violent years in human history. During the warring states period (sengoku-jidai), the lords of provinces were deposed or deposed others on an almost continual basis. The warriors who fought these battles were the legendary Samurai.
The long-sword usually known as the katana was considered to be the soul of the samurai. Serving as the hereditary retainers of their feudal master, the diamyo, these warriors were some of the most fearsome swordsmen found in the medieval world.