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Reading Tantō Signatures and Markings
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
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....
Authentic vs. Replica Samurai Swords: What’s th...
Real samurai swords are very different from fake ones in how they’re made, what they’re made of, and their place in history. Real Japanese swords are made with special steel...
Authentic vs. Replica Samurai Swords: What’s th...
Real samurai swords are very different from fake ones in how they’re made, what they’re made of, and their place in history. Real Japanese swords are made with special steel...
Modern Tanto Making: Ancient Traditions in Toda...
Modern tantō makers mix old Japanese skills with new methods. Expert makers still fold steel by hand and use clay for hardening, but also work with new metals and tools....
Modern Tanto Making: Ancient Traditions in Toda...
Modern tantō makers mix old Japanese skills with new methods. Expert makers still fold steel by hand and use clay for hardening, but also work with new metals and tools....
Beginner’s Guide: Selecting Your First Katana
A good first katana costs between $200-300 from trusted makers like Musashi or Ronin Dojo Pro. Look for a curved blade that’s 60-73cm long, feels well-balanced in your hand, and...
Beginner’s Guide: Selecting Your First Katana
A good first katana costs between $200-300 from trusted makers like Musashi or Ronin Dojo Pro. Look for a curved blade that’s 60-73cm long, feels well-balanced in your hand, and...
Identifying Authentic Tanto: A Collector’s Guide
Real Japanese tantō knives show several clear signs that tell them apart from copies. The blade is usually 15-30 centimeters long and shows special wavy patterns made by careful heating...
Identifying Authentic Tanto: A Collector’s Guide
Real Japanese tantō knives show several clear signs that tell them apart from copies. The blade is usually 15-30 centimeters long and shows special wavy patterns made by careful heating...
Famous Tanto in Japanese History: Legendary Blades
The Hocho Masamune and Dōjigiri are two of Japan’s most treasured short swords. Made between 1288-1328, the Hocho Masamune shows off perfect steel-making skills and was used in special rituals....
Famous Tanto in Japanese History: Legendary Blades
The Hocho Masamune and Dōjigiri are two of Japan’s most treasured short swords. Made between 1288-1328, the Hocho Masamune shows off perfect steel-making skills and was used in special rituals....