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Tanto Steel: The Secrets of Japanese Metallurgy
Japanese tantō steel was first made in the Heian era using careful methods to work metal. The makers used a special steel called tamahagane, paying close attention to how much...
Tanto Steel: The Secrets of Japanese Metallurgy
Japanese tantō steel was first made in the Heian era using careful methods to work metal. The makers used a special steel called tamahagane, paying close attention to how much...
How to Choose the Perfect Katana for Your Colle...
To find a great katana sword, look at key details. Real katanas are between 27-29 inches long, show clear wavy patterns on the blade, and have strong steel that’s not...
How to Choose the Perfect Katana for Your Colle...
To find a great katana sword, look at key details. Real katanas are between 27-29 inches long, show clear wavy patterns on the blade, and have strong steel that’s not...
Tanto Restoration: Preserving Ancient Blades
The art of fixing old tantō blades mixes old Japanese skills with new ways to keep these important swords safe. Workers use special tools to clean rust, treat the metal,...
Tanto Restoration: Preserving Ancient Blades
The art of fixing old tantō blades mixes old Japanese skills with new ways to keep these important swords safe. Workers use special tools to clean rust, treat the metal,...
How to Evaluate the Balance and Feel of a Samur...
To check if a samurai sword feels right, you need to look at a few important things. A good sword weighs between 2.2 and 2.9 pounds, with a blade that’s...
How to Evaluate the Balance and Feel of a Samur...
To check if a samurai sword feels right, you need to look at a few important things. A good sword weighs between 2.2 and 2.9 pounds, with a blade that’s...
Storing and Displaying Your Tanto Collection
To keep your tantō in good shape, make sure the room isn’t too wet or dry - aim for 45-55% moisture in the air and keep the temperature around 68-72°F...
Storing and Displaying Your Tanto Collection
To keep your tantō in good shape, make sure the room isn’t too wet or dry - aim for 45-55% moisture in the air and keep the temperature around 68-72°F...
Sacred Steel: The Tantō in Religious Ceremonies
The holy tantō first appeared in old Japan as a special knife used in Shinto and Buddhist worship. The blade shows religious pictures like lotus flowers and holy words, and...
Sacred Steel: The Tantō in Religious Ceremonies
The holy tantō first appeared in old Japan as a special knife used in Shinto and Buddhist worship. The blade shows religious pictures like lotus flowers and holy words, and...
