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Regional Tanto Styles Across Japanese Provinces
Different Japanese provinces made their own unique tantō knife styles during the Kamakura period (1185-1333). Bizen makers created strong, practical blades with straight patterns, perfect for battle. Yamashiro’s knife makers,...
Regional Tanto Styles Across Japanese Provinces
Different Japanese provinces made their own unique tantō knife styles during the Kamakura period (1185-1333). Bizen makers created strong, practical blades with straight patterns, perfect for battle. Yamashiro’s knife makers,...
Forging the Future: The Evolution of Modern Tac...
From ancient artifacts to high-performance weaponry designed for contemporary applications, modern tactical swords have long been symbols of strength and precision. By merging classic artistry with modern innovation and cutting-edge...
Forging the Future: The Evolution of Modern Tac...
From ancient artifacts to high-performance weaponry designed for contemporary applications, modern tactical swords have long been symbols of strength and precision. By merging classic artistry with modern innovation and cutting-edge...
Custom Katanas: Is the Investment Worth It?
Modern custom katanas are not good investments - most lose about half their value when resold. Even the best custom swords made by famous makers like Ogawa Kanekuni only keep...
Custom Katanas: Is the Investment Worth It?
Modern custom katanas are not good investments - most lose about half their value when resold. Even the best custom swords made by famous makers like Ogawa Kanekuni only keep...
Reading Tantō Signatures and Markings
Tantō blade markings show important details carved into the metal base. The marks tell us who made the blade, when it was made, and which group of craftsmen created it....
Reading Tantō Signatures and Markings
Tantō blade markings show important details carved into the metal base. The marks tell us who made the blade, when it was made, and which group of craftsmen created it....
Authentic vs. Replica Samurai Swords: What’s th...
Real samurai swords are very different from fake ones in how they’re made, what they’re made of, and their place in history. Real Japanese swords are made with special steel...
Authentic vs. Replica Samurai Swords: What’s th...
Real samurai swords are very different from fake ones in how they’re made, what they’re made of, and their place in history. Real Japanese swords are made with special steel...
Modern Tanto Making: Ancient Traditions in Toda...
Modern tantō makers mix old Japanese skills with new methods. Expert makers still fold steel by hand and use clay for hardening, but also work with new metals and tools....
Modern Tanto Making: Ancient Traditions in Toda...
Modern tantō makers mix old Japanese skills with new methods. Expert makers still fold steel by hand and use clay for hardening, but also work with new metals and tools....