Top 10 Legendary Samurai Katanas | Swords of Japan’s Greatest Warriors

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From blades said to defy nature to swords feared for their blood-soaked reputations—these are the authentic legendary katanas once carried by Japan’s most feared warriors, elite assassins, and iconic warlords.

In this video, we dive into the stories behind these legendary weapons of feudal Japan:

00:00 – No. 10 | Mumei Kanashige
The rare straight-edged sword linked to the undefeated swordsman Miyamoto Musashi

01:19 – No. 9 | Raikiri (Thunder Cutter)
The blade rumored to have endured—and cut through—a lightning strike

02:44 – No. 8 | Izuminokami Kanesada
The weapon of choice for the Shinsengumi’s feared vice-commander

03:56 – No. 7 | Usumidori
A pale-hued sword associated with the brilliant general Minamoto no Yoshitsune

05:39 – No. 6 | Shokudaikiri Mitsutada
Date Masamune’s infamous “Candlestick Slayer”

06:55 – No. 5 | Suishinshi Masahide
A deadly favorite of the legendary assassin Hitokiri Gensai

08:20 – No. 4 | Sohaya no Tsurugi
An ancient straight sword born in Japan’s early age of conquest

09:48 – No. 3 | Azuki Nagamitsu
A blade said to be so sharp it could slice falling beans mid-air

11:29 – No. 2 | Dōjigiri Yasutsuna
The mythical demon-killing sword wielded by Minamoto no Yorimitsu

12:47 – No. 1 | Heshikiri Hasebe
Oda Nobunaga’s brutal press-cutting katana, feared by allies and enemies alike

These swords are more than museum pieces—they are silent witnesses to war, treachery, executions, and legendary battles.

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