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Aug 28, 2026

The Yamato-den: Understanding the Distinctive Characteristics of This Classic Japanese Sword

Tags: antique, japanese history, japanese sword, katana, samurai, samurai sword, yamato

Explore the Yamato-den tradition. Learn its history, signature *suguha* hamon, blade features, five schools, and its place among the Gokaden. Gain full appreciation for these iconic Japanese swords. 1. Introduction to the Yamato-den Japanese Sword Tradition The art of Japanese...

The Five Schools of the Japanese Sword – This will help you know the History of the Japanese Sword

Tags: buzen, five schools, japanese sword, katana, mino, samurai sword, soshu, yamashiro, yamato

The Japanese sword is divided based on the period of era it was made. Kotō (old sword) refers to the sword made before the Keicho era (just before the Edo period) and Shintō (new sword) refers to swords made between...