News – Tagged "sword-making"

Sengo Muramasa: Crafting Legends with the Sword

In the world of Japanese swordsmiths, few names evoke as much reverence and mystique as Sengo Muramasa. His legacy as a swordsmith has transcended ...

How to get a custom sword with BladesPro

In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the world of custom sword making, exploring the process, benefits, and tips for obtaining a persona...

Honjo Masamune – The Best Katana Ever Made

Masamune and Muramasa are credited as being the two best Japanese swordsmiths who ever lived.Their blades were so good that they were often describ...

The Swordmaking Legacy of Longquan

Legend has it that an ancient ruler of China, King Chu, once called the greatest swordsmith of the land to make him a few masterwork weapons. That...

Yoshihara Yoshindo - The Best Living Swordsmith

Japanese swords are much more than tools of war: they are works of art. Born of a time when quality steel was more precious than gold, Japanese sw...

Chinese Swordsmithing - A Rediscovered Treasure

Japanese swordsmithing is renowned worldwide, and for good reason. In contrast, Chinese swordsmithing is still relatively unknown. However, if we l...

The Soul of a Sword - From Iron to Steel

Johnny looked down and pursed his lips as he mulled over everything he had just seen. Then he looked up as a thought came to him. “You did a great...

The Swordmaking Legacy of Longquan: Shen Guanglong

While the rest of the world was reeling from the breakout of World War I, the isolated Chinese town of Longquan held a sword competition...

Watch Genji's Sword Being Forged

According to Overwatch lore, Genji’s Odachi is named Ryu-ichimonji and has never been inspected, examined, or repaired by anyone other than Genji. ...

Guide to Types of Sword Steel – Everything You Didn’t Know You Needed to Know

When doing research for your next sword purchase, invariably the question “which type of sword steel is best?” will arise. The answer will depend ...

The Magic of the “Blood Groove” (Bo-Hi)

Kuna was frustrated. It seemed no matter how hard or long she practiced, she never could make her sword move as fast as she wanted it to. Her teac...