That iconic sword? More style than substance. 🗡️ Historian Matt Okuhara @gunsamurai reveals how the katana wasn’t a warrior’s main weapon — it was a status symbol. 💎 By the Edo era, it said “rank” more than “ready.” The real fighting was done with spears, bows, and guns. 🔫 🎧 Discover the truth behind Japan’s most mythic blade: https://www.patreon.com/posts/samurai-didnt-142088011 #Samurai #Katana #JapaneseHistory #Bushido #HistoryRage #HistoryPodcast #MythBusting