Category Archives: Sword Education
Full Tang vs Rat Tail: Why Sword Construction Matters
Full Tang vs Rat Tail: Why Sword Construction Matters Most buyers spend their time comparing[...]
Katana Anatomy: Every Part of a Samurai Sword Explained
Katana Anatomy: Every Part of a Samurai Sword Explained Most people pick up a katana[...]
The Art of Clay Tempering: How Hamon Lines Are Created
THE ART OF CLAY TEMPERING: HOW HAMON LINES ARE CREATED That wavy line running along[...]
Longquan: 2,600 Years of Swordmaking History
Longquan: 2,600 Years of Swordmaking History Most sword-producing regions have a history measured in centuries.[...]
5 Steel Types for Katanas Explained: 1065, 1095, T10, Damascus, Spring
5 Steel Types for Katanas Explained: 1065, 1095, T10, Damascus, Spring Every customer who walks[...]
How a Katana Is Forged: Step-by-Step Process
How a Katana Is Forged: Step-by-Step Process Most people who ask how a katana is[...]
Understanding Hamon: What the Temper Line Reveals About Your Blade
Understanding Hamon: What the Temper Line Reveals About Your Blade What Is Hamon? Run your[...]