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Katana Koshirae Guide — The Complete Fittings S...
The koshirae is the complete fittings system of the katana. Learn all components — tsuba, habaki, seppa, fuchi-kashira, menuki, tsuka, saya, and sageo — and their functions.
Katana Koshirae Guide — The Complete Fittings S...
The koshirae is the complete fittings system of the katana. Learn all components — tsuba, habaki, seppa, fuchi-kashira, menuki, tsuka, saya, and sageo — and their functions.
Nihonto Guide — What Is a True Japanese Sword?
Nihonto are authentic Japanese swords made by licensed swordsmiths using traditional methods. Learn the historical periods, authentication system, and nihonto vs production katana.
Nihonto Guide — What Is a True Japanese Sword?
Nihonto are authentic Japanese swords made by licensed swordsmiths using traditional methods. Learn the historical periods, authentication system, and nihonto vs production katana.
Katana as Investment — Do Swords Appreciate in ...
Can a katana be a good investment? Learn the difference between nihonto, modern shinsakuto, and production katana — and the right approach to building a valuable collection.
Katana as Investment — Do Swords Appreciate in ...
Can a katana be a good investment? Learn the difference between nihonto, modern shinsakuto, and production katana — and the right approach to building a valuable collection.
Daisho Guide — The Paired Swords of the Samurai
The daisho is the paired katana and wakizashi — the exclusive symbol of samurai status during the Edo period. Learn its history, components, and how to build your own set.
Daisho Guide — The Paired Swords of the Samurai
The daisho is the paired katana and wakizashi — the exclusive symbol of samurai status during the Edo period. Learn its history, components, and how to build your own set.
Katana for Women — The Female Warrior Tradition...
Women have always had a place in Japanese sword culture. Learn the onna-bugeisha tradition, famous female warriors, and how to choose the right katana for women.
Katana for Women — The Female Warrior Tradition...
Women have always had a place in Japanese sword culture. Learn the onna-bugeisha tradition, famous female warriors, and how to choose the right katana for women.
Katana Sword Stand Guide — How to Choose the Pe...
A sword stand elevates the katana from stored object to displayed art. Learn stand types, materials, traditional display conventions, and how to choose the perfect stand.
Katana Sword Stand Guide — How to Choose the Pe...
A sword stand elevates the katana from stored object to displayed art. Learn stand types, materials, traditional display conventions, and how to choose the perfect stand.