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Your Best Japanese Katana Buying Opportunity Is Now!

Aug 25, 2025

Filed under: antique,  buying guide,  fine art katana,  gendaito,  japanese sword,  katana,  koto,  modern fine art sword,  shinshinto,  shinto

Your Best Japanese Katana Buying Opportunity Is Now! In this article, we will explain in detail why now is the perfect time to acquire Japanese swords, especially katanas, as works of art, from three perspectives: exchange rates, market trends, and rarity. From how to choose Japanese swords whose...

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Is Your Gendaito Japanese Sword a Valuable Investment? Discover Its Worth

Jul 01, 2025

Filed under: antique,  appreciation,  batto,  craftsmanship,  gendaito,  Iaito,  koto,  modern fine art sword,  shinshinto,  shinto,  showato

Is Your Gendaito Japanese Sword a Valuable Investment? Discover Its Worth Understand your Gendaito Japanese sword's worth. This guide explains how smith reputation, blade condition, koshirae, and certification (NBTHK, NTHK) determine its value, guiding your investment decisions. 1. Understanding Gendaito Japanese Swords Embarking on the journey to understand the worth of...

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Japanese Sword Maintenance: The Definitive Guide

May 28, 2025

Filed under: antique,  fine art katana,  gendaito,  Iaito,  japanese sword,  katana,  maintenance,  modern fine art sword,  samurai sword

Japanese Sword Maintenance: The Definitive Guide Learn the art of Japanese sword maintenance. This guide covers everything from basic cleaning to advanced preservation techniques, ensuring your katana remains in pristine condition. Understand sword anatomy, gather essential tools, and follow our step-by-step process for a gleaming blade....

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Modern Japanese Swords: Value, Difference, and Types Explained

May 08, 2025

Filed under: fine art katana,  gendaito,  japanese sword,  katana,  modern fine art sword,  samurai sword

Modern Japanese Swords: Value, Difference, and Types Explained Discover the world of modern Japanese swords. Learn how to distinguish Shinken, Iaito, and Shinsakuto, understand the factors influencing their value (smith, materials, construction), and navigate the market. This guide provides insights into appraisals, care, and legal aspects of owning...

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The Way of the Sword: Zen and Japanese Swordsmanship

Apr 24, 2025

Filed under: buying guide,  fudoshin,  gendaito,  japanese sword,  katana,  koto,  miyamoto musashi,  philosophy,  shinshinto,  shinto,  swordmanship,  takuan,  zanshin,  zen

The Way of the Sword: Zen and Japanese Swordsmanship pDiscover the profound connection between Zen Buddhism and Japanese swordsmanship. Explore the history of these iconic blades and the core tenets of Zen philosophy. Understand how samurai achieved unparalleled skill through mindfulness, exemplified by legendary figures like Miyamoto Musashi. Learn...

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