Katana Guides
Tachi vs Katana — What Is the Difference Betwee...
Tachi vs katana — the two great swords of the Japanese samurai compared. Design differences, historical context, and how to tell them apart.
Tachi vs Katana — What Is the Difference Betwee...
Tachi vs katana — the two great swords of the Japanese samurai compared. Design differences, historical context, and how to tell them apart.
Katana Shinogi Guide — The Ridge Line That Defi...
The shinogi is the ridge line that creates the katana's distinctive cross-section. Learn shinogi-zukuri vs hira-zukuri, the ji, and how the shinogi affects cutting performance.
Katana Shinogi Guide — The Ridge Line That Defi...
The shinogi is the ridge line that creates the katana's distinctive cross-section. Learn shinogi-zukuri vs hira-zukuri, the ji, and how the shinogi affects cutting performance.
Katana Menuki Guide — The Handle Ornaments That...
Menuki are miniature sculptures under the handle wrapping that improve grip and add beauty. Learn their function, materials, designs, and the art of the Goto school.
Katana Menuki Guide — The Handle Ornaments That...
Menuki are miniature sculptures under the handle wrapping that improve grip and add beauty. Learn their function, materials, designs, and the art of the Goto school.
Katana Sori Guide — The Curve That Makes the Ka...
The sori is the defining geometric feature of the katana. Learn sori types, the ideal range (1.5-2.0cm), and how the curve affects drawing speed, cutting efficiency, and strength.
Katana Sori Guide — The Curve That Makes the Ka...
The sori is the defining geometric feature of the katana. Learn sori types, the ideal range (1.5-2.0cm), and how the curve affects drawing speed, cutting efficiency, and strength.
Katana Kissaki Guide — The Tip That Defines the...
The kissaki is the most technically demanding part of the katana. Learn kissaki types (ko, chu, o), the yokote, boshi patterns, and how to evaluate quality.
Katana Kissaki Guide — The Tip That Defines the...
The kissaki is the most technically demanding part of the katana. Learn kissaki types (ko, chu, o), the yokote, boshi patterns, and how to evaluate quality.
Katana Hada Guide — The Grain Pattern of Folded...
The hada is the visible grain pattern of a folded steel katana — a record of the steel's journey through the forge. Learn hada types, how to see them, and...
Katana Hada Guide — The Grain Pattern of Folded...
The hada is the visible grain pattern of a folded steel katana — a record of the steel's journey through the forge. Learn hada types, how to see them, and...