The Daisho Do you know the importance of Daisho? The Samurai wore the Katana as their life swords. That is true. But what most didn’t know is that Samurai don’t just have one sword with them. There would either be two or sometimes three swords. Daisho is the set of swords that these warriors wield. […]
The Tragic Love Story of the Swordsmith Hosokawa Tadamasa
A Tragic Love Story Love does not always end up in a very subtle way. There are some thought-of romantic love stories that have ended in a tragic way – some worse than others. It can get painful and there’s always going to be suffering. But if you truly love someone, then one will never […]
The Rich History of the Samurai’s Primary Sword, the Katana
History of Katana The Katana is a classic Japanese sword. The Samurai were the ones who utilized this in battle. The sword had a strikingly unique exterior. Its blade had an arch and was singe-edged. Compared to other swords of that time, the Katana Tsuba either had a circular or squared shape. It was the […]