Information and history behind weapons from the Japanese Swordsmanship including modern Production Katanas and Nihonto (Jokoto, Koto, Shinto, and Shinshinto, Gendaito Shinsakuto).
9 articles in the category: Japanese Sword Info
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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.