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 | | Positioning his sword for an easy draw implied suspicion or aggression; thus, whether he placed it on his right or left side, and whether the blade was placed curving away or towards him, was an important point of (Rules governing socially acceptable behavior) etiquette. |
 | | Japanese swords and other edged (Any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting) weapons are manufactured by an elaborate method of repeatedly heating, folding and hammering the (Any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.) metal. |
 | | This practice was originated from use of highly impure metals, stemming from the low temperature yielded in the (Click link for more info and facts about smelting) smelting at that time and place. |
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