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Hadori Polishing: What You Need To Know

Hadori Polishing is a stage in the sword polishing process. It's exclusive for those samurai swords that have been hardened with a clay tempering. Swords made with a clay tempering[... ]

Choji Hamon
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[... ]

Buying a Shinken Sword

Shinken Sword As a collector or martial arts practitioner, buying a Shinken sword will be necessary. The Shinken is a term that translates to a real sword. It is a[... ]