Guide to Types of Sword Steel – Everything You Didn’t Know You Needed to Know
When doing research for your next sword purchase, invariably the question “which type of sword steel is best?” will arise. The answer will depend ...
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Samurai Sword: Breakdown and Terminology
You’ll be forgiven for not remembering every single part of a samurai sword. You may be relieved to know that the vast majority of the Japanese pop...
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10 Legendary Swords from the Ancient World
These 10 swords from the ancient world are all remarkable. Some for their remarkable state of preservation, others for being found where they shoul...
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What Not To Do With Your Katana
You’ve invested your money and time into researching which type of Katana meets your needs, so we assume the last thing you want to do is ruin the ...
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How and Why to Sharpen a Sword
If you’ve received your sword and it’s not as sharp as you’d like, or through endless use it’s lost its edge, then knowing how to correctly sharpen...
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Norimitsu Odachi: Who on Earth Could Have Wielded Such a Sword?
In Japan lies a unique sword: the Norimitsu Ōdachi. This special sword is incredibly long - over 12 feet. While some have speculated it was made ...
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Top 5 Zanpakutō in Bleach
There are many Zanpakutō in Bleach, so many that it feels like a momentous task to come up with a top 5. However, we feel we owe it to our readers...
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The Companion Sword - The Wakizashi
Akihiko was nervous. He had just been called by his daimyō (feudal lord). Walking up the incline to the nearest gate in the imposing wall, easily...
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The Magic of the “Blood Groove” (Bo-Hi)
Kuna was frustrated. It seemed no matter how hard or long she practiced, she never could make her sword move as fast as she wanted it to. Her teac...
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Sword Maintenance and Care
The antique sword business is without a doubt booming, but it’s unlikely you’d want your own swords to have an antiquated look ahead of their time....
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