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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....
Essential Tanto Maintenance for Collectors
Taking good care of a tantō sword means keeping it in the right setting and caring for it regularly. Keep the blade in a room between 68-72°F where you can...
Essential Tanto Maintenance for Collectors
Taking good care of a tantō sword means keeping it in the right setting and caring for it regularly. Keep the blade in a room between 68-72°F where you can...
Collecting Historical Tanto: Where to Begin
Starting a collection of historical tantō (Japanese daggers) needs basic knowledge about Japanese blades, key terms, and legal rules. You’ll need to learn important blade parts like the wavy line...
Collecting Historical Tanto: Where to Begin
Starting a collection of historical tantō (Japanese daggers) needs basic knowledge about Japanese blades, key terms, and legal rules. You’ll need to learn important blade parts like the wavy line...
Beyond Combat: The Ceremonial Role of Tanto
The tantō knife changed from a fighting tool to an important cultural object during Japan’s Kamakura period (1185-1333). These beautiful knives became key items in samurai customs, royal events, and...
Beyond Combat: The Ceremonial Role of Tanto
The tantō knife changed from a fighting tool to an important cultural object during Japan’s Kamakura period (1185-1333). These beautiful knives became key items in samurai customs, royal events, and...
Buddhist Symbolism in Japanese Sword Designs
Buddhist symbols are a key part of Japanese swords, making them more than just fighting tools. Sword makers pray and focus their minds while working, and add Buddhist patterns like...
Buddhist Symbolism in Japanese Sword Designs
Buddhist symbols are a key part of Japanese swords, making them more than just fighting tools. Sword makers pray and focus their minds while working, and add Buddhist patterns like...