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THE DEADLIEST SWORDS IN HISTORY

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1. The Urumi Source =Ancient-origins Created at the time of Mauryan dynasty of India (circa 350-150 BCE), the Urumi is a sword that acts like a metal whip when swung. It is absolutely floppy and has two deadly sharp edges. Over the centuries, it has evolved tremendously and has gone through many variations. In today’s time, many blades are attached to the same grip in order to increase effectiveness. 2. Chinese Hook Sword Source =Shopify Chinese Hook Sword are the deadly weapons that not have curved ends but have sharp, hand-protecting guards also. Most often, they were  handled in pairs. According to a 1985 issue of Black Belt magazine, " When put together, two hook swords could easily tear apart an opponent ." 3. Honjo Masamune Source =Raxcdn Regarded as the master of all the Japanese swordsmiths, the famed Masamune’s most legendary sword is Honjo Masamune. This blade achieved its status as the greatest sword ever fabricated. Its brilliant sharpness had almost killed Honjo ...