Information and history behind weapons from the Japanese Swordsmanship including modern Production Katanas and Nihonto (Jokoto, Koto, Shinto, and Shinshinto, Gendaito Shinsakuto).
25 articles in the category: Japanese Sword Info
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The Fascinating History of the Katana
Published : 2024-01-24 | Categories : Japanese Sword InfoDiscover the Intriguing Origin and Development of the Japanese Katana, a time travel through the Culture of this Japanese Samurai Sword
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Discover the Katana as a Spiritual Object
Published : 2024-01-17 | Categories : Japanese Sword InfoDiscover the fascinating world of the katana as a powerful spiritual object with a rich history, symbolism and deep meaning.
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How do they make a Katana?
Published : 2023-12-31 | Categories : Japanese Sword InfoBut how exactly does a Japanese master blacksmith make such a katana strong, sharp and beautiful to look at? We explain this fully in every step.
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Kenjutsu: Traditional Japanese art of swordsmanship
Published : 2023-12-22 | Categories : Japanese Sword InfoKenjutsu is the "art of swordsmanship" and an ancient Japanese martial art. What exactly is this?
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Rust on my Katana Blade - What can I do about it?
Published : 2023-12-18 | Categories : Japanese Sword InfoWhat can be done about surface rust on your katana blade. We explain step by step what you need to do to prevent sword rust.
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The Last Samurai Movie
Published : 2023-12-17 | Categories : Japanese Sword InfoA popular film about the Samurai is “The Last Samurai” starring Tom Cruise. What is true about this movie?
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IS A KATANA LEGAL IN THE NETHERLANDS AND BELGIUM?
Published : 2023-12-15 | Categories : Japanese Sword Info , Law Katana SwordDo you want to buy a Katana but you don't know exactly what Dutch law says about this? We explain it clearly!
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What is an uchigatana?
Published : 2023-12-09 | Categories : Japanese Sword InfoThe uchigatana is a transitional sword between the tachi and katana and is a combination of two Japanese words: uchi and gatana.
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Who were the samurai warriors?
Published : 2023-11-19 | Categories : Japanese Sword InfoRead all about the samurai , these warriors were an elite class of Japanese warriors known for their skill with the sword and their code of honor called " busido ".
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Who is the Samurai Miyamoto Musashi ?
Published : 2023-11-02 | Categories : Japanese Sword InfoThe Samurai Musashi , also known as Miyamoto Musashi , was a legendary Japanese warrior who lived in the 17th century.
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How many layers of steel does a katana have ?
Published : 2023-10-29 | Categories : Japanese Sword InfoA katana is a traditional Japanese sword known for its strength due to the layers in its construction. Exactly how many layers were used?
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Katana or Sword Certificate
Published : 2023-10-20 | Categories : Japanese Sword InfoWhat good is sword authenticity certificate, does it add anything to your katana or sword?
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What is the most expensive katana in the world?
Published : 2023-10-11 | Categories : Japanese Sword InfoWhat is the most expensive katana in the world? The ancient Japanese katanas the most expensive, traditional swords were already used by the Samurai warrior class in the Muromachi period (1336 to 1573
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Saya Repair
Published : 2023-10-02 | Categories : Japanese Sword InfoIf you use a sword during training, sooner or later you will have to deal with saya repair or maintenance. Tips to repair these.
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Katana Training
Published : 2023-09-28 | Categories : Japanese Sword InfoTraining with a katana is a centuries old tradition and do you want to start with samurai training? Or perhaps you have been training with a sword and are wondering where this comes from?
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Gunto Sword
Published : 2021-08-02 | Categories : Japanese Sword InfoRead all about the Japanese Gunto swords from the Second World War here. These are military swords that the Japanese army had made for the army and navy.
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Skyjiro - David Goldberg Swords Scam
Published : 2020-10-03 | Categories : Japanese Sword InfoWarning - Skyjiro and David Goldberg Scam
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Omote and Ura side Katana
Published : 2014-11-06 | Categories : Japanese Sword InfoA Japanese katana has two sides, the side of the handle to the outside, away from the body, is the Omote side and the Ura side is the opposite.
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Tsukamaki Stand
Published : 2014-11-03 | Categories : Japanese Sword Infohe wrapping of the Ito is called Tsuka Maki (Tsuka = Handle, Maki = Wrapping). This aspect of the Japanese sword is in by talented and dedicated craftsmen turned into a true form of art.
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Choose between zinc/aluminium and steel Iaito
Published : 2014-10-06 | Categories : Japanese Sword InfoAdvice how to choose between an stainless steel or zinc/aluminium Iaito.