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Functional vs. Decorative Katanas: Which Is Right for You?

Functional vs. Decorative Katanas: Which Is Rig...

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A katana’s type - functional or decorative - depends on how you plan to use it. Real fighting katanas are made of strong carbon steel that runs through the whole...

Functional vs. Decorative Katanas: Which Is Rig...

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A katana’s type - functional or decorative - depends on how you plan to use it. Real fighting katanas are made of strong carbon steel that runs through the whole...

Display Options for Your Samurai Sword Collection

Display Options for Your Samurai Sword Collection

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A good samurai sword display follows old rules and keeps the blades safe. Put the swords with their sharp edges pointing up, with the shortest ones (tanto) at the top,...

Display Options for Your Samurai Sword Collection

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A good samurai sword display follows old rules and keeps the blades safe. Put the swords with their sharp edges pointing up, with the shortest ones (tanto) at the top,...

Regional Tanto Styles Across Japanese Provinces

Regional Tanto Styles Across Japanese Provinces

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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

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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 Tactical Swords

Forging the Future: The Evolution of Modern Tac...

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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...

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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?

Custom Katanas: Is the Investment Worth It?

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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?

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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

Reading Tantō Signatures and Markings

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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

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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....