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How Did Samurai Swords Evolve From Ancient Japa...
Picture this: You're standing in a dimly lit workshop in Tokyo, watching a master swordsmith fold red-hot steel for the hundredth time. Sparks fly with each hammer strike, and you...
How Did Samurai Swords Evolve From Ancient Japa...
Picture this: You're standing in a dimly lit workshop in Tokyo, watching a master swordsmith fold red-hot steel for the hundredth time. Sparks fly with each hammer strike, and you...
What Actually Makes a Japanese Sword Valuable?
A collector once brought me a katana his grandfather claimed was "priceless"—a family heirloom supposedly forged by the legendary Masamune himself. The elaborate story included samurai ancestors, secret temple storage,...
What Actually Makes a Japanese Sword Valuable?
A collector once brought me a katana his grandfather claimed was "priceless"—a family heirloom supposedly forged by the legendary Masamune himself. The elaborate story included samurai ancestors, secret temple storage,...
Is It Safe to Buy Authentic Nihonto Online from...
Last month, a collector in Germany contacted me in a panic. He'd just paid $8,500 for what was advertised as a "certified antique katana from the Edo period" through an...
Is It Safe to Buy Authentic Nihonto Online from...
Last month, a collector in Germany contacted me in a panic. He'd just paid $8,500 for what was advertised as a "certified antique katana from the Edo period" through an...
How Do I Choose My First Authentic Japanese Kat...
Picture this: You're standing in front of a rack of gleaming Japanese swords, palms slightly sweaty, not sure whether to reach for the ornate antique with the aged patina or...
How Do I Choose My First Authentic Japanese Kat...
Picture this: You're standing in front of a rack of gleaming Japanese swords, palms slightly sweaty, not sure whether to reach for the ornate antique with the aged patina or...
Beginner’s Guide to Buying Your First Authentic...
Buying your very first authentic Japanese katana doesn’t have to be fraught with challenges. You can stick to learning the unique qualities of an authentic sword to easily spot a...
Beginner’s Guide to Buying Your First Authentic...
Buying your very first authentic Japanese katana doesn’t have to be fraught with challenges. You can stick to learning the unique qualities of an authentic sword to easily spot a...
Authentic vs Replica Japanese Swords: How to Sp...
Authentic Japanese swords are cultural treasures. We’re talking centuries of Japanese tradition and swordsmithing artistry. Add the mysticism of Samurai discipline. Although replicas are accessible (and affordable), their function is...
Authentic vs Replica Japanese Swords: How to Sp...
Authentic Japanese swords are cultural treasures. We’re talking centuries of Japanese tradition and swordsmithing artistry. Add the mysticism of Samurai discipline. Although replicas are accessible (and affordable), their function is...