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Tanto Through War and Peace: A Weaponโ€™s Journey

Tanto Through War and Peace: A Weaponโ€™s Journey

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The tantล first appeared in Japanโ€™s late Heian period as a fighting knife, growing from a basic blade into a carefully made tool for both war and formal events. Skilled...

Tanto Through War and Peace: A Weaponโ€™s Journey

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The tantล first appeared in Japanโ€™s late Heian period as a fighting knife, growing from a basic blade into a carefully made tool for both war and formal events. Skilled...

How to Start a Samurai Sword Collection on Any Budget

How to Start a Samurai Sword Collection on Any ...

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Starting a samurai sword collection starts with knowing what you want and how much you can spend. New collectors should first learn about basic sword types such as katana, tanto,...

How to Start a Samurai Sword Collection on Any ...

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Starting a samurai sword collection starts with knowing what you want and how much you can spend. New collectors should first learn about basic sword types such as katana, tanto,...

Tanto Steel: The Secrets of Japanese Metallurgy

Tanto Steel: The Secrets of Japanese Metallurgy

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Japanese tantล 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

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Japanese tantล 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 Collection

How to Choose the Perfect Katana for Your Colle...

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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 thatโ€™s not...

How to Choose the Perfect Katana for Your Colle...

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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 thatโ€™s not...

Tanto Restoration: Preserving Ancient Blades

Tanto Restoration: Preserving Ancient Blades

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The art of fixing old tantล 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

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The art of fixing old tantล 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 Samurai Sword

How to Evaluate the Balance and Feel of a Samur...

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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 thatโ€™s...

How to Evaluate the Balance and Feel of a Samur...

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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 thatโ€™s...