Japanese swords

Japan is a land that has been admired for centuries because of its incredible swords. As these blades have changed form over time, so have the techniques behind their use. This article will highlight several types of Japanese sword fighting style, as well as cover the focus, effectiveness, origins and gear involved in those styles….

The Japanese honor their ancestry and history with the utmost respect. Japanese sword fighting looms large in the national cultural psyche. Although no longer used for battle, Japanese sword martial arts do still incorporate the noble techniques of sword-wielding in various forms today. If you’re interested in Japanese swords and are curious about how they…

The Japanese katana is a sword of legendary quality. For centuries, master Japanese craftsmen have used remarkable techniques to forge these extraordinary blades. The legendary Japanese katana swords have enthralled people around the world for centuries. Let’s take a deeper look into what makes them so special. Righting The Record Firstly, let’s clear up a…

Japanese swords are among the most captivating aspects of the nation’s military culture. Unlike artillery, tanks, or explosives, swords possess a unique kind of quiet power. It is no wonder that a WW2 Japanese sword is eagerly sought after by many buyers and collectors. But, despite their beauty and popularity with collectors, the use of…

In popular media, whether it be anime, TV shows, or video games, Japanese bladed weapons have often sparked and captured our imagination in ways that no other weapons in the known world have. Duncan MacLeod, Zatoichi, Jubei Yagyu, and Miyamoto Musashi are just some of the most notable characters (fictional or otherwise) to have wielded…

When you think of feudal Japan, what are the first things that come to mind? Usually it’s the honorable samurai, wielding his elegant katana, able to cut through man and metal alike. The lore surrounding this iconic warrior continues to capture the imagination of all ages, ranging across cultures and media from books to blockbuster…

What’s usually brought to mind when thinking of Japanese weaponry is the familiar image of a long, elegant blade with gentle curvature. Curved blades such as the katana seem to embody samurai-era Japan in a way other blades do not. Samurai also fought with other curved weapons, such as the tachi or the kodachi. Straight swords,…

Samurai from Japan’s long gone era didn’t get by with huge broadswords or wide scimitars. Iconic swordsmen like Date Masamune, Miyamoto Musashi, and Minamoto no Yoshitsune all wielded Japan’s most famous type of blade, a katana. Using this weapon, the samurai was able to deal impressive and often fatal strikes in one expert motion. And only…

Samurai. The very name immediately conjures up images in your mind of honor, fierceness, and warfare. You may see the samurai kneeling in meditation in his robes, his topknot perfectly aligned. You may see him standing, dressed in his armor, surveying the battlefield and ready to do his duty. But one thing is for certain……

When it comes to swords, none of the discourse can be concluded without mentioning the katana or any of the other legendary Japanese swords both in mythology and in history. This article intends to highlight several of the most storied and famous Japanese swords so that aficionados may have a better appreciation for the weapons…