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How to Display Your Katana: Stands, Cases, and ...
TL;DR A proper display setup for an authentic nihonto is not optional decor. It directly affects the long-term condition of the saya lacquer, the habaki, and the blade itself. For...
How to Display Your Katana: Stands, Cases, and ...
TL;DR A proper display setup for an authentic nihonto is not optional decor. It directly affects the long-term condition of the saya lacquer, the habaki, and the blade itself. For...
The Greatest Swordsmiths in Japanese History: A...
TL;DR: The name on a sword's tang can shift its value from $4,000 to over $1,000,000. This guide covers the greatest swordsmiths in Japanese history tier by tier — kotō...
The Greatest Swordsmiths in Japanese History: A...
TL;DR: The name on a sword's tang can shift its value from $4,000 to over $1,000,000. This guide covers the greatest swordsmiths in Japanese history tier by tier — kotō...
The Art of Koshirae: Tsuba, Fuchi, Kashira, and...
Quick Summary Koshirae refers to the complete set of sword mountings that surround a nihonto blade, including the tsuba (hand guard), fuchi-kashira (collar and pommel cap), menuki (handle ornaments), saya...
The Art of Koshirae: Tsuba, Fuchi, Kashira, and...
Quick Summary Koshirae refers to the complete set of sword mountings that surround a nihonto blade, including the tsuba (hand guard), fuchi-kashira (collar and pommel cap), menuki (handle ornaments), saya...
Katana vs Tachi: History, Differences and What ...
Quick Summary The difference between a katana and a tachi is not just length or age. It comes down to how each blade was worn, how the curvature was oriented...
Katana vs Tachi: History, Differences and What ...
Quick Summary The difference between a katana and a tachi is not just length or age. It comes down to how each blade was worn, how the curvature was oriented...
Antique Katana Price Guide: What to Expect at E...
Quick Summary Authentic antique katana prices run from around $5,000 for a Hozon-certified Shinto blade up to $200,000 or more for a Kamakura-period masterwork carrying Juyo Token or Tokubetsu Juyo...
Antique Katana Price Guide: What to Expect at E...
Quick Summary Authentic antique katana prices run from around $5,000 for a Hozon-certified Shinto blade up to $200,000 or more for a Kamakura-period masterwork carrying Juyo Token or Tokubetsu Juyo...
How to Import a Katana to France and Europe: Du...
Quick Summary Importing an authentic nihonto to France or anywhere in the EU is entirely legal, provided you follow three overlapping sets of rules: Japanese export regulations, EU customs procedure,...
How to Import a Katana to France and Europe: Du...
Quick Summary Importing an authentic nihonto to France or anywhere in the EU is entirely legal, provided you follow three overlapping sets of rules: Japanese export regulations, EU customs procedure,...