Japanese swords remain to be commonly seen. Both antique and modernly-forged swords are easily found and purchased. Modern, authentic nihontō are made by a few hundred sword smiths. Numerous Japanese swords are showcased at contests hosted by the All-Japan Swordsmiths Association. We may constantly look at Japanese swords with amazement at the fine details [...]

Japanese swords often hold a high value to which a careful examination is required to determining the real value. A close study of Japanese swords is a highly time consuming and difficult process yet is often highly rewarding. The tips can be no more than a guide to sword appraisal. Learn some [...]

The main goal of polishing a sword is to restore/finish a blade by removing the least amount of material as possible while still maintaining the shape the smith had intended. It is very important to bring out the best a blade has to offer without sacrificing the safety of a blade by cutting corners [...]

The process of repair and bringing back the old glory of old Japanese blades requires more skill and knowledge and should not be attempted on your own. It is certainly possible to do a decent and acceptable initial polish job on a blade with the aid of non-traditional materials and techniques, nevertheless a trained [...]

The art of Japanese sword has taken years or even centuries to become the beauty of what it is now. If there’s anything more that brought harm to the art of the Japanese sword apart from the demands of battle or the stress of time, it is lack of education, lack of respect, or could [...]

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In the realm of Japanese antique swords, you most probably will think of a Japanese warrior carrying a samurai weapon. A true samurai defeats his opponents with the use of his sword. What perfect sword it is then for a warrior to possess than a katana or “samurai sword”.
Back in the past
Undisputedly considered [...]

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I’ve been long fascinated with the noble samurai warriors of ancient Japan. These men lived a style of life that is unique in our known history. It was an existence that was heroic, with an emphasis on honor and chivalry that has rarely been seen before [...]