Category Archives: Sword Education

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[...]

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[...]