Information and history behind weapons from the Japanese Swordsmanship including modern Production Katanas and Nihonto (Jokoto, Koto, Shinto, and Shinshinto, Gendaito Shinsakuto).
16 articles in the category: Japanese Sword Info
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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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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.
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Selecting an Iaito length
Published : 2014-09-19 | Categories : Japanese Sword InfoAdvice on the correct length of your Iaito to perform correct techniques.
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Japanese Sakura Iaito Review
Published : 2014-09-16 | Categories : Japanese Sword InfoA Japanese Sakura Iaito review of the Murayama forge where the balance, Ryugo Tsuka, Tenouchi, Ito, Tachikaze, Mekugi, Habaki and Saya fit will be investigated.
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Tamahagane Facebook Contest Rules
Published : 2014-09-06 | Categories : Japanese Sword InfoTamahagane Contest Rules
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Nihonto
Published : 2014-08-22 | Categories : Japanese Sword InfoAuthentic Japanese swords are true masterpieces with an eye for the smallest details. In this Article you can read something more about Nihonto and learn the usual jargon.
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What is Tamahagane?
Published : 2014-08-22 | Categories : Japanese Sword InfoTraditional Japanese weapons like a Nihonto and Wakizashi are made from a steel called tamahagane.