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Gokaden Part 1: Yamato-den

Gokaden Part 1: Yamato-den In the history of Japanese swords, the five major sword-smithing regions are called Gokaden, each of which has developed in its own unique way. Although at first glance, Japanese swords appear to be made in the same way, in fact,...

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Japanese Sword Maintenance Guide Part 2: How to maintain your sword

Japanese Sword Maintenance Guide Part 2: How to maintain your sword When looking after your sword, the main objective is to prevent the blade from oxidizing and rusting. Therefore, it is necessary to thoroughly remove any stale oil from the blade and replace it entirely with new oil, making sure that...

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