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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...
The Art of Koshirae: Exploring Tanto Mountings
Tantō mountings show the skilled Japanese craft of fitting out daggers, which grew more complex from the 800s through the 1500s. Workers used fine metals, shark skin, silk ropes, and...
The Art of Koshirae: Exploring Tanto Mountings
Tantō mountings show the skilled Japanese craft of fitting out daggers, which grew more complex from the 800s through the 1500s. Workers used fine metals, shark skin, silk ropes, and...
Matching Samurai Swords to Your Practice Style
The right samurai sword must match how you plan to train. A katana works best for kendo and iaido training, while the shorter wakizashi fits close fighting. The small tanto...
Matching Samurai Swords to Your Practice Style
The right samurai sword must match how you plan to train. A katana works best for kendo and iaido training, while the shorter wakizashi fits close fighting. The small tanto...
