[quote=@Sombrero] I'm not joking one bit! Ignore any heathenous hobbits that may tell you otherwise! Japan is literally [i]the best[/i] country in the world, politically, economically, culturally, and socially, and there is literally no evidence to refute that. The country is well known for its far-reaching and progressive, peaceful history. They have an indomitable military, unequalled toilets, and I live my life by the Bushido code, which I follow 100%. [s]Really, though, I am.[/s] [/quote] Except of its aging status. The Japs need to get some babies goin. [quote=@Weird Tales] I don't like it when people obsess over katanas and don't give European longswords or any other non Asian blade a shot. Seriously Asians aren't the only great warriors and it's ignorant to think so [/quote] Guilty of this, although I am starting to look at European Armings/Hand-and-a-halves for primary weapons now. Simply put, thanks to Anime, Katanas have far more exposure than European Swords (therefore easier to find pictures of). That being said-- In real life situation I'd prefer a European Sword over a Katana.