Do you know how to actually care for your Katana? Buying a Samurai sword is a fantastic idea, but it is also essential to understand that it will require a certain level of knowledge to maintain its beauty.
Samurai Swords
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How to sharpen your Samurai SwordLeer másIf you are the proud owner of the infamous Japanese Katana, you know that keeping it sharp is a must. Nowadays there are two infallible methods of sharpening: the traditional or homemade way and the commercial way.
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Ninjutsu and taijutsu: differencesLeer másNinjutsu and taijutsu can be terms that non-Japanese people confuse, since both include techniques born in the land of the rising sun many years ago and are used and known as martial arts.
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Samurai sabre: priceLeer másWhen we talk about buying a samurai sabre, price is the first word that usually comes up. What is a Japanese sword or katana worth? We will explain this topic below.
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COMPARISON OF HANDMADE AND FACTORY-MADE BLADESLeer másJapan is widely known for producing the finest blades because of its long history of bladesmithing. Japanese bladesmithing started with the production of the oldest steel swords, the Katana, around the 4th century.
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Ninjutsu: techniquesLeer másTo learn ninjutsu, techniques and fitness are the first two terms you have to learn. You need to be in good health, and then, little by little, you will learn the various movements to become a true ninja.
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What is a daishoLeer másAmong the many concepts that underlie historical martial arts, the daisho is perhaps one of the least known, but at the same time one of the most peculiar, since it brings us a little closer to the world of samurai.
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The Forging of HamonLeer másIf you're fond of Japanese steel, you may have heard of forged hamon. It is an important part of the process to temper katanas, the popular Japanese swords covered in legend and mythology, which are in fact very real and effective.
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What is a Wakizashi?Leer másLet's discover a lesser-known Japanese term, wakizashi. This weapon is not as popular as the famous katana, undoubtedly the most famous among the ninja or samurai weaponry, but it is equally important.
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Three Advantages of Using a IaitoLeer másThe use of the iaito, although it is not as well-known as the katana and other blades, is increasingly widespread. It is due to its multiple uses, especially for training.
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Types of Steel for Samurai and Katana SwordsLeer másTo obtain an excellent sabre, the materials are essential. In the case that concerns us here, we will see the types of steel for samurai and Katanas swords, since they are not always the same nor do they have exactly the same characteristics.
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THE SHARPNESS OF THE SAMURAI SWORDLeer másKeeping the correct sharpness of the Samurai sword is a basic need for all owners proud of thefamous Katana, the renowned Japanese sabre.