Japanese Katana Swords
Written by admin on March 7, 2010 – 8:01 pm -The katana emerged in the sixteenth century as a curved, single-edged weapon of the Samurai warrior class in Japan. When paired with a shoto (short sword) such as a wakizashi or the dagger-like tanto, the result is a daisho, a pair of swords worn representing the honor, social power and the very soul of the Samurai warrior. The longer katana was used in open combat primarily for cutting, slashing, and parrying maneuvers, while the shorter blades were used for close-quarters stabbing as well as seppuku, or ritual suicide. Katana swords were traditionally worn the edge facing up, and the art of drawing and attacking an enemy, known as iaido took years to master its many intricacies. Although the traditional intention of the katana is no longer... more
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Guide To Buying Authentic Japanese Swords
Written by admin on January 3, 2010 – 9:59 pm -By Paul Southren Authentic Japanese swords can and usually do cost a small fortune. In fact many (though not all) sword collectors maintain that to get a half way decent sword you need to be spending around US$1000. And the maximum? Well, the sky is the limit (there are quite a few Japanese made Katana that sell for around the US$25,000 mark). So what about all those $50 swords being sold on ebay and everywhere else? Well, at the end of the day, these swords are often junky ornamental "sword like objects". They can't be used as a martial arts weapon. Even just swinging them around with moderate force risks the blade snapping off at the handle... But if you know what to look for, buying authentic Japanese swords at a reasonable price - say for... more
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The forging process of authentic Japanese swords
Written by admin on October 11, 2009 – 12:03 am -Through the histroy of the samurai, the forging process used in the creation of authentic Japanese swords is as much an art form as it is a science. The steps involved have been refined throughout this sword’s history however, even with all the technological advancements, much of the work involved remains very similar to the techniques developed by the original masters of this craft. From selecting the most suitable raw materials to hand-polishing each Japanese sword, the sword making process is a process that requires substantial knowledge of the real Japanese sword's history. It also requires knowledge of the available materials and probably most important, the process requires patience. It is, after all, the fine craftsmanship and the attention... more
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