Forgeries continue to be made in every country at every age, and they will never disappear. The same is true in the world of Japanese swords. When buying or selling a Japanese sword, whether it is a genuine or a...
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How to Never Make a Failure in Buying a Japanese Sword and What to Look Out for
The Japanese sword is a weapon known as the soul of the samurai. Yet, many people, both in Japan and abroad, are fascinated by its beauty, making it different from other antiques. In particular, if you are a fan of Japanese...
The Manufacturing of Japanese Style Swords Abroad
What are Japanese swords? Simply put, Japanese swords or katana are made by a unique Japanese blacksmithing method and are assumed to have been crafted in Japan, but a Japanese sword cannot merely be characterized as a weapon. It has...
The Beloved Blade of Kondo Isami
The Search for the Mysterious Sword "Kotetsu" By now, many are aware of Kondo Isami. The broad faced bull of a man with a sharp, piercing stare. He was the head of the Shinsengumi, a secret police force appointed by...
Mei - Japanese Sword Identity
Why focus on Mei? Many Japanese swords have inscriptions on the tang. It is recorded that in the Nara period (710-794), a swordsmith’s name was required by law to be inscribed on the tang. However, it is said that the...