Katana Guides
The Kissaki Guide: The Deadly Point of the Katana
The Kissaki Guide: The Deadly Point of the Katana The tip of the katana is the most difficult part of the sword to forge and polish. It is the defining...
The Kissaki Guide: The Deadly Point of the Katana
The Kissaki Guide: The Deadly Point of the Katana The tip of the katana is the most difficult part of the sword to forge and polish. It is the defining...
The Tsuba Guide: The Art and Function of the Sw...
The Tsuba Guide: The Art and Function of the Sword Guard The tsuba is much more than a simple hand guard; it is the focal point of a sword's artistic...
The Tsuba Guide: The Art and Function of the Sw...
The Tsuba Guide: The Art and Function of the Sword Guard The tsuba is much more than a simple hand guard; it is the focal point of a sword's artistic...
Katana Anatomy Guide: Understanding the Structu...
Decoding Katana Anatomy: Every Part Explained To truly appreciate a Japanese sword, you must understand katana anatomy. The terminology used to describe a katana is highly specific, reflecting centuries of...
Katana Anatomy Guide: Understanding the Structu...
Decoding Katana Anatomy: Every Part Explained To truly appreciate a Japanese sword, you must understand katana anatomy. The terminology used to describe a katana is highly specific, reflecting centuries of...
Katana Blade Geometry: The Engineering of the P...
Katana Blade Geometry: The Engineering of the Perfect Cut The cutting power of a Japanese sword relies on more than just sharp steel; it relies on precise katana blade geometry....
Katana Blade Geometry: The Engineering of the P...
Katana Blade Geometry: The Engineering of the Perfect Cut The cutting power of a Japanese sword relies on more than just sharp steel; it relies on precise katana blade geometry....
The Katana Steel Guide: Which Steel is Right fo...
The Katana Steel Guide: Which Steel is Best for You? When purchasing a functional Japanese sword, the most important specification to verify is the steel. A comprehensive katana steel guide...
The Katana Steel Guide: Which Steel is Right fo...
The Katana Steel Guide: Which Steel is Best for You? When purchasing a functional Japanese sword, the most important specification to verify is the steel. A comprehensive katana steel guide...
Katana Hamon Guide: Understanding the Japanese ...
The Katana Hamon Guide: Art Born from Fire For collectors and enthusiasts, the hamon is the most captivating feature of a Japanese sword. A genuine hamon is not an engraving...
Katana Hamon Guide: Understanding the Japanese ...
The Katana Hamon Guide: Art Born from Fire For collectors and enthusiasts, the hamon is the most captivating feature of a Japanese sword. A genuine hamon is not an engraving...