The document summarizes key aspects of samurai culture, including how their swords, bows, and armor were made and used. Swords were forged through a process of folding and hammering steel strips together up to 20 times. Bows were crafted from oak and bamboo and could be used on horseback. Armor took over a year to produce and combined steel scales, silk cords, and iron plates to protect samurai while allowing movement.

1. By Bill P, Katie D, Sydney R World Cultures Period Seven April 4, 2009