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-Helping to maintain traditional Japanese sword making- Nihonto literally means a sword made in Japan by a unique Japanese blacksmithing method and is also known as Samurai sword or Katana in other countries. The origin of the Japanese sword dates...
Buying a katana from Japan isn't as difficult as you think!
In Japan, in order to own a Japanese sword, each sword owner must hold and carry a registration card in accordance with the Firearms and Swords Control Law. This gives many people the impression that it is difficult to purchase...
Japanese Iaito Buying Guide: how to choose your right Iaito
What is Iaito? Iaito is an imitation sword mainly used in iaido, with the blade made of zinc alloy. There are various types of swords, from high-grade ones like the serious ones to lightweight ones for beginners. In this article...