Collecting Swords Replica
Are you a big fan of the samurai as well as oriental war stories? Then you must be a fan of Japanese swords as well. Whether you are a sword collector or just someone who would like a unique and authenticated replica of a Japanese sword in your display, you will need to know a [...]
Also known as the nihonto, Japanese swords are basically the traditional bladed weapons made in Japan. Most of which are single-edged swords which are usually curved to some degree, as opposed to the straight edged medieval swords. The Japanese swords were also distinct in a sense that they were they were lighter than the heavy [...]
Swords have played a major role in the history of Japan, mostly due to the long reign of the Samurai warriors that dominated more than a thousand years of the country’s history. During these times, forges developed claying methods to produce the best blades possible and these techniques are used even today and that is [...]
Samurai swords used to be weapons of warfare, but now are used as collector’s items and swords for martial artists to use during demonstrations and competitions. The renowned high quality has in no way been lost and even today all the makers of Samurai swords pay attention to detail, materials and claying methods in order [...]
The ninjas have always been fascinating figures right from the start and their discipline of ninjutsu actually means the art of stealth when translated from the Japanese language. That is an accurate description for the ninja and what has given them a sense of mystery. However, ninja weapons are also fascinating for many reasons. First [...]
Samurai swords are among the most well known and are famous around the world. These swords, also known as katanas or wakizashis, are important in many kinds of martial arts regardless of where the discipline originated. A Samurai sword, however, may also be a collectible item if it is handcrafted or based on real historical [...]