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Bushido believes that the japanese sword is a symbol of strength and spirit. The mere possession of a sword can make a warrior feel self-esteem and a sense of responsibility. The katana embodies his mind and heart, loyalty and honor. Until death, the..

Although Japanese Katana is the most famous sword in Asia, China also produces various chinese sword, one of which is the Tai ji jian. However, this decorative sword is usually not used in combat. On the contrary, Tai ji is mainly used in Chinese mar..

A well-fitting saya (scabbard) is crucial for the safety and preservation of your katana. A loose saya not only feels insecure but can also lead to accidental blade exposure or damage. While a good swordsmith ensures a tight fit, repeated drawing and..

The history and culture contained in China for five thousand years have a long history. Whether it is spiritual culture or material culture, it is the cultural crystallization of the cohesion of human beings in the past. As time goes by, occasionally..

In Chinese history, cold weapons have always occupied an important position. Today, although cold weapons are rarely used, they still cannot resist people’s love for them. Among them, Han Jian is the most popular cold weapon. The Han jian, as the n..

The formation of each cold weapon has a certain relationship with the social history of the time. In the forging process of the Japanese sword, it was discovered that the scimitar was more suitable for cutting and more flexible. For the Japanese samu..

The standard contemporary katana size is around 40 inches. However, the practical applications of the forms require a specific length or combination of lengths. When choosing a sword, you'll need to check for the measurements of three different parts..

* The nagasa is the most important specification of a sword (blade). This is considered the blade length, despite it's not the full length of the sword. The nagasa is measured in a straight line from the mune-machi (back of the blade which sits insid..

The tang (NAKAGO) is the end of the blade opposite to the point which usually contains information regarding the date, signature of the maker, owner's name, school/village, result of cutting test etc. Another distinguishing factor on various Samurai ..

Once the mekugi (two bamboo pegs) have been removed, the tsuka (handle) is ready to be taken off. Our katana sword's handle is only fixed by the mekugi, no glue or others inside. Please draw the saya out of blade at first. With the blade tip pointed ..

The Koshira (pommel) is a metal accessory mounted at the end of the tsuka (handle) of Japanese katana swords, while the Fuchi (sleeve) is the sword mounting between the tsuba (guard) and handle. The tang of the sword goes into the handle through the ..

Artistry of wielding the Tang Dao sword is simply divided into: chopping, cutting, stabbing and blocking.             Want a unique sword? Feel free to contact us: Phone: 086 13739276006 Email: sale..