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The Lost Art of Traditional Tanto Polishing
Traditional Japanese sword polishing is a key part of keeping old blade-making skills alive. Experts use special stones and fine powders to carefully polish the blades by hand. It takes...
The Lost Art of Traditional Tanto Polishing
Traditional Japanese sword polishing is a key part of keeping old blade-making skills alive. Experts use special stones and fine powders to carefully polish the blades by hand. It takes...
Katana Maintenance: Essential Care for Your Jap...
Taking care of a katana needs special tools and regular cleaning. Wipe the blade daily with a soft cloth and use good oils, like Choji oil, to keep rust away...
Katana Maintenance: Essential Care for Your Jap...
Taking care of a katana needs special tools and regular cleaning. Wipe the blade daily with a soft cloth and use good oils, like Choji oil, to keep rust away...
The Hidden Language of Tanto Decorative Motifs
Tantō knife designs tell stories through their special artwork. The tiny pictures and patterns show important ideas in old Japanese warrior life. Makers used fine metal skills to add Buddhist...
The Hidden Language of Tanto Decorative Motifs
Tantō knife designs tell stories through their special artwork. The tiny pictures and patterns show important ideas in old Japanese warrior life. Makers used fine metal skills to add Buddhist...
Samurai Sword Buying Guide: Beyond the Katana
Japanese swords come in many types besides the katana - you’ll find the shorter wakizashi, small tanto knife, and the classic tachi sword. Real Japanese swords, called nihonto, must be...
Samurai Sword Buying Guide: Beyond the Katana
Japanese swords come in many types besides the katana - you’ll find the shorter wakizashi, small tanto knife, and the classic tachi sword. Real Japanese swords, called nihonto, must be...
The Evolution of the Tanto: From Heian Period T...
The tantō knife changed from a simple Heian-era fighting tool into a detailed marker of samurai rank. At first, it was made just for close fighting, but during the Kamakura...
The Evolution of the Tanto: From Heian Period T...
The tantō knife changed from a simple Heian-era fighting tool into a detailed marker of samurai rank. At first, it was made just for close fighting, but during the Kamakura...
How to Spot Red Flags When Purchasing a Katana ...
When buying katanas online, watch out for prices that seem too good to be true - anything under $150 is likely fake. Be careful if you can’t see clear pictures...
How to Spot Red Flags When Purchasing a Katana ...
When buying katanas online, watch out for prices that seem too good to be true - anything under $150 is likely fake. Be careful if you can’t see clear pictures...
