katana

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When you defeat samurai with your katana, there's no display of killing or blood.

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  • It was a highly unorthodox way to hold a katana, but Jado-sensei always cared less about orthodox than keeping alive, and I found I agreed with him. —  Lilith Saintcrow - [Dante Valentine 1] - Working for the Devil
  • I prefer a katana-shaped blade, but Gabe went for a two-handed longsword that seemed far too big for her slim hands. —  Lilith Saintcrow - [Dante Valentine 1] - Working for the Devil
  • The glow came from my katana, lying on the other side of the stone cube with my bag and my coat, thrown in a heap. —  Lilith Saintcrow - [Dante Valentine 1] - Working for the Devil
  • I wriggled around, stretching, but the katana was still a good six inches away and I couldn't twist any other part of my body near enough due to the narrowness of the cell. —  Lilith Saintcrow - [Dante Valentine 1] - Working for the Devil
  • I almost drew my katana, five inches or so of bright steel peeking out. —  Lilith Saintcrow - [Dante Valentine 1] - Working for the Devil
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