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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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Kotetsu: Myth, Legend, and the Legacy of the Samurai Sword

Jun 18, 2025

Filed under: antique,  appreciation,  kondo isami,  kotetsu,  Masamune,  muramasa,  samurai,  samurai sword,  shinto

Kotetsu: Myth, Legend, and the Legacy of the Samurai Sword Unravel the mysteries surrounding Kotetsu, the legendary Japanese swordsmith. Discover who Kotetsu might have been, explore the characteristics and myths of their blades, understand their significance in samurai culture, and learn about their value and legacy today. This exploration reveals...

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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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