The Science of Sword Cuts

Cut and thrust. Those two moves are the quintessence of any sword fight. There will be many swords, techniques, and schools of fencing. But at[... ]

The Breathtaking Japanese Dragon (with paintings)

The Japanese Dragon   Japanese Dragon have appeared in the mythology since immemorial times. They are fascinating creatures with a much larger background than Western books and films often show.[... ]

Top 10 Samurai Books You Should Read Before You Die

Top 10 Samurai Books Although what we receive most on social networks about katanas are queries about our swords, from time to time a very specific request pops up: “Do[... ]

This Is What Niku Sharpening Does to Your Sword

Is Niku Sharpening Good? The Niku sharpening is an everlasting topic when it comes to choosing the edge of a sword or knife. Today you’ll finally discover what’s it for[... ]

The Samurai Philosophy, a Eye-Opening World

The Samurai Philosophy & Beliefs   The role that samurai philosophy & culture has had in laying the foundation for what is popularly associated with a Japanese style of thinking[... ]

Hadori Polishing: What You Need To Know

Today we’ll talk about what makes hadori polish unique. The katanas and other samurai swords are some of the finest tools of war.[... ]

The Real History of the Ninjas

The True History of the Ninjas   Ninjas, also known as shinobis, have always found themselves in the middle of a fine line. Films and novels have helped romanticize the[... ]

Hamon in Katanas & Other Japanese Swords

Hamon in Katanas & Other Japanese Swords   When it comes to katanas as works of art, the Hamon is one of the main focuses. But to talk about these[... ]

Samurai Death Poems That Will Take Your Breath Away

Samurai Death Poems   In this post, we’ll take a look at the fascinating art of Samurai death poems. In ancient Japan, the arts were highly valued. Writing, poetry, music,[... ]

The 7 Virtues of Bushido Explained (with examples)

The 7 Virtues of Bushido Today we will show the virtues of Bushido like never before. Those were violent times. The lands were being looted and destroyed. Men put on[... ]