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Close view of a Japanese sword blade showing the kissaki, hamon and steel grain

How to Read a Japanese Sword Blade: Hada, Hamon...

Learn how collectors read a Japanese sword blade by observing its silhouette, tip, steel grain, hardened edge pattern and the fine activities within the hamon.

How to Read a Japanese Sword Blade: Hada, Hamon...

Learn how collectors read a Japanese sword blade by observing its silhouette, tip, steel grain, hardened edge pattern and the fine activities within the hamon.

Japanese Sword Glossary for Beginners: Katana T...

Learn essential Japanese sword terms such as katana, tsuba, tsuka, saya, hamon, hada, kissaki, sori, and Bo-Hi in this beginner-friendly glossary guide.

Japanese Sword Glossary for Beginners: Katana T...

Learn essential Japanese sword terms such as katana, tsuba, tsuka, saya, hamon, hada, kissaki, sori, and Bo-Hi in this beginner-friendly glossary guide.

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A Guide to Katana Blade Styles: All 12 Zukuri S...

A practical guide to 12 Japanese blade styles, including Shinogi-Zukuri, Hira-Zukuri, Shobu-Zukuri, Unokubi-Zukuri, Moroha-Zukuri, and Osoraku-Zukuri.

A Guide to Katana Blade Styles: All 12 Zukuri S...

A practical guide to 12 Japanese blade styles, including Shinogi-Zukuri, Hira-Zukuri, Shobu-Zukuri, Unokubi-Zukuri, Moroha-Zukuri, and Osoraku-Zukuri.

Real vs Fake Samegawa: What You Actually Need to Know About Ray Skin on Katana Handles

Real vs Fake Samegawa: What You Actually Need t...

A practical guide to real and imitation samegawa, rayskin handle materials, katana tsuka construction, environmental concerns, and what buyers should actually inspect.

Real vs Fake Samegawa: What You Actually Need t...

A practical guide to real and imitation samegawa, rayskin handle materials, katana tsuka construction, environmental concerns, and what buyers should actually inspect.

The Complete Anatomy of a Katana Blade - Nihont...

Learn katana blade anatomy in plain English, including kissaki, shinogi, hamon, hada, Bo-Hi, sori, and nakago. A clear Japanese sword guide for collectors.

The Complete Anatomy of a Katana Blade - Nihont...

Learn katana blade anatomy in plain English, including kissaki, shinogi, hamon, hada, Bo-Hi, sori, and nakago. A clear Japanese sword guide for collectors.

The Anatomy of a Samurai Katana: A Complete Gui...

A complete guide to the parts of a samurai katana, including tsuka, tsuba, saya, habaki, samegawa, menuki, and other essential Japanese sword terms.

The Anatomy of a Samurai Katana: A Complete Gui...

A complete guide to the parts of a samurai katana, including tsuka, tsuba, saya, habaki, samegawa, menuki, and other essential Japanese sword terms.