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Rise and Fall of the Katana and Samurai

A legend, iconic and instantly recognizable, the Japanese Katana has been the subject of much literature and film...

Life of Miyamoto Musashi: Legendary Samurai

This legendary swordsman was renowned for his outstanding samurai skills and boasted an unblemished dueling record, winning all of his 60 contests...

The Japanese Greatsword: The Ōdachi

The retainers held still as the swordsmith unwrapped the parcel, revealing an unusually long sword. “This an Ōdachi. They are incredibly difficult ...

Authentic Katana Laid Bare

f you’re looking to buy yourself an authentic Katana Samurai Sword, something which has been hand-crafted in Japan (called a Shinken or True Sword)...

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...

Original Companion Sword - The Tanto

As Himari and her brother perused the different Tantos available, she turned to her brother and noted how there didn’t seem to be any that matched ...

A Concise History of Sword Development

Johnny walked into the sword shop. Inside, there were swords from all eras adorning the walls. To his left, he could see swords from Europe, and ...

The Ninja vs The Samurai

Mitsuharu of the Fūma ninja clan crouched under the window, listening with keen ears for any sounds inside. His colored, cloak, so obvious in the ...

Types of Japanese Swords

While the Katana is the most famous example of Japanese Swords, it is not the only one. Here we discuss the various types of Japanese swords and ...

The Meaning of Bushido - The 47 Rōnin

The night has arrived. We have armed ourselves with swords and bows. We will split into two groups. One, led by Ōishi will attack the front gate, ...

Exquisite Colorized Photos of 1800 Samurai

The samurai were a warrior class of Japan, who rose to power and eventual control of 12th-century Japan. The photos below were taken during the fin...

Hattori Hanzō - The Most Famous Ninja

The castle gleamed alone before him, surrounded by mountains now invisibly wrapped in the dark shroud of night. Hanzō waited for the word to attac...