The katana - iconic sword of the samurai warrior, engraved down the length of its blade with the seven virtues of Bushido, The Way of the Warrior - Medieval Japan's code of chivalry: Integrity, Respect, Courage, Honor, Compassion, Honesty and Sincerity, Loyalty and Duty.
A 2 ½", (65mm) long, pewter miniature Japanese samurai sword with the ancient code of the warrior engraved along one side of the blade in traditional katakana.
