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