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WORLDWIDE EXPRESS MAIL (7~14DAYS) www.ems.com.cn |
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AREA |
S/H COST |
TIME |
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AUSTRALIA/ASIA |
$45 |
<8days |
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USA/CANADA |
$52 |
<10days |
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EUROPE |
$58 |
<14days |
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I would like to offer you combine shipping if you purchase more than 3 items. More items, more discount. |
| I will keep tracking status of your package and let you know the update until you receive it. |
SAMURAI SWORD HISTORY
The Samurai wore two swords (daisho). One was long; the other short. The long sword (daito - katana) was more than 24 inches. The short sword (shoto - wakizashi) was between 12 and 24 inches. The Samurai often gave names to their swords and believed it was the "soul" of their warriorship. The oldest swords were straight and had their early design in Korea and China. The Samurai's desire for tougher, sharper swords for battle gave rise to the curved blade we still have today. The sword had its beginning as iron combined with carbon. The swordsmith used fire, water, anvil and hammer to shape the world's best swords. After forging the blade, the sword polisher did his work to prepare the blade for the "furniture" that surrounded it. Test results were often recorded on the nakago (the metal piece attaching the sword blade to the handle).
CONSERVATION
1>Do not attempt to sharpen the blade. The use of sharpening stones or (heaven forbid) a grinding wheel can cause the total destruction of the sword from a collectors standpoint. It takes special training skill and tools to properly polish and sharpen the sword.
2>Do not use sandpaper, steel wool or any abrasive materials on any part of the blade including the tang (nakago). These will scratch the blade and detract from its beauty.
3>Do not use ANY type of metal polish on the parts of the sword handle, guard or scabbard. The fittings on the sword are generally not supposed to be bright and shiny.
4>Do not handle the blade with bare hands. The oils and acids from your skin can cause the blade to rust (in some cases it may stain almost immediately). Use a clean cloth around the blade to handle it.
5> Whenever one draws a mounted sword out of its bag or scabbard, make sure the position of the hilt does not go lower than the scabbard.
POLICY
1> If you are unsatisfied with the item, please feel free to contact us, we will find a good way to resolve it. It is unfair for us to be left bad feedback without communicate.
2>ONLY accept PAYPAL ,please Pay within 48 hours (No other payment methods).
3>All items in store ,have special Packers for packing 2:00pm-6:00 pm every day.
4>All items will be shipped as "GIFT" via EXPRESS (7-14 days) within 24 hours as long as the payment is confirmed.
5>Accept returned package within 7 days for refund. please note that the Shipping charge is not refundable unless the item was broken. I don't accept the reason for refund like "I don't like it any more" 6>We will not hesitate a second to return all your money if the package is lost. |