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'Niku', which is basically the Japanese word for 'meat' - the meat on the bones of a sword. It is the amount of roundness and curvature of the ji surface, used to describe the tendency of a traditional Japanese blade to have a bulging cross section o..

Tachi (Odachi), a Japanese sword with a large curvature, varying body positions to attack and defend. It is popular in medieval to early 16th century Japan. Katana is worn through a sash, usually paired with a shorter blade, with its edge up. The kat..

Han Jian, as the name suggests, is a steel sword that flourished in the Han Dynasty (206 B.C.–220 A.D.). As the development of the iron industry in the Han Dynasty broke the limit of the length of the bronze sword, the Han jian was increasingly light..

The wood on the outside of Japanese sword tang is called the tsuka, which is used for encircling the blade tang, allowing people to carry the sword conveniently, and it is also a part of samurai sword mountings. From a piece of wood, to the design, a..

The Seppa (spacers) are two thin plates that are put on both sides of the Tsuba to ensure the tightness of the mounted pieces of the Katana.  In other words it is located on the right and left of the tsuba. The Katana Seppa is considered as important..

Habaki, known as blade collar, is a small piece enclosing the base of the sword blade. Amongst several other purposes, it keeps the sword safely in the Saya and locks the Tsuba. The first step in drawing a katana is by grasping the saya and applying ..

Materials: 1060 high carbon steel   1. First step, stretch, cut, stack again, and welded   2. Elongated again, cut, laminated, forged   3. Cut, folded steel molding, you can see the folded pattern now (13 tim..

Japanese Sword mountings include saya, kashira, seppa, fuchi, habaki, menuki, tsuba etc. The tsuba (鍔, or 鐔) is a guard at the end of the grip of bladed Japanese weapons, which is mostly meant to be used to prevent the hand from sliding onto the blad..

1. The first step: Prepare related equipment The necessary ones are: Mekuginuki (Mekugi removal tool), Hammer and Splint (Used to remove stuck tsuka), Cotton Cloth (Cleaning), Softwood Block.  2. Drawing Must have a correct sitting postur..

Japanese sword mountings that hold the blade of a Japanese sword are very particular, there are different types of mountings in different periods. According to the different mountings, the samurai worrior carries swords in different ways. It's no won..

The "clay tempered" is generally known as the "soil-burning edge". It was passed from the early Tang Dynasty. Japan used the forging process that was very critical in the process of forging swords since ancient times.The swordsmith first uses the p..

Samurai sword history dates back to over 1300 years ago, which is roughly divided into four main periods - Koto (the old sword period, pre 1596), Shinto/Shinshinto (1597 to 1876) Gendai (1877 to the end of world war II) and the modern period known ..

Kissaki (切先) — The Tip of a Japanese SwordThe Kissaki (切先) is the tip of a Japanese sword blade, including Katana, Wakizashi, and Tanto.Although small in size, it is one of the most important parts of the sword because it reflects:Swordsmith forging ..

The combat skills of Samurai are greatly complemented by the strength of the sword they possess. Samurai possessed many different kinds of swords, which went through many changes in their design over the years. Some of these are: chokutu, kodachi, ..

 GYAKU-KOBUSE Steel  c = core steel  o = outer steel  Reverse wrapping = GYAKU-KOBUSE The Kobuse steel is constructed of two different kinds of steel, the core steel and the outer steel, where the core steel is wrapped with the outer st..

Tamahagane (玉鋼 / "jewel steel") is a type of steel made in the Japanese tradition. The word tama means "round and precious", like a gem. The word hagane means "steel". Tamahagane is produced from iron sand, and mainly used to make Samurai swords, suc..

 When we think of samurai, what is the symbol that comes to mind? Whenever there is any discussion of historical warfare and the importance of sword-fighting skills, the word “Samurai” always makes its way into the middle of the conversation. For..

Don't know what katana is really suitable for you or just want to learn more about the Japanese sword ? Katanas have long had historical significance, you can see from numerous Hollywood debuts in movies such as Kill Bill, The Last Samurai, 47 Ro..

9260 Spring Steel vs 1095 Steel: Which Katana Steel Is Better?When buying a functional katana, one of the most common questions buyers ask is:Should I choose 9260 spring steel or 1095 high carbon steel?Both steels are popular for Japanese swords, bu..

According to the American Iron & Steel Institute (AISI), Steel can be categorized into four basic groups based on the chemical compositions: Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Stainless Steel, Tool Steel.1. Carbon Steel Carbon steel has become a popul..

1. How often do I need to oil / maintain my katana?  If you do tameshigiri with your blade, wipe off your blade immediately after each mat you just finish cutting. Apply some mineral oil before each noto/sheathing. Basically keep your blade ..

How to Identify a Genuine HanBon Forge Sword1. Key Features of Authentic HanBon Forge SwordsMaterials and Craftsmanship: Authentic swords are made from high-grade steel such as AISI 1060, 1095, or 9260 spring steel. They feature meticulous hand f..

How to choose a Blade There are many types of Japanese swords that differ by size, shape, field of application and method of manufacture. Some of the more commonly known types of Japanese swords are the katana, wakizashi, odachi, tachi.  ..

HanBon Forge provides a custom engraving service for blades. Engravings add a personal touch to your sword and make it a unique gift.What types of engravings are available?Text engravings: You can have any language engraved, including Chinese, Englis..

Real vs Fake Hamon: How to Tell if a Katana Hamon is AuthenticWhen buying a katana, many people are attracted to the beautiful wavy line along the blade known as the hamon. It is often seen as a symbol of traditional Japanese sword craftsmanship.How..

How to tie SAGEO knot? This blog presents a simple way of Japanese sword tying your Sageo into a Ronin Knot. Want a unique sword? Feel free to contact us Skype: hanbon-sword Phone:..

Japanese Sword Using Difference Of Katana And Wakizashi  Katana is suitable for long distance attacks. In actual combat, japanese sword users use katana more frequently than wakizashi because of its superiority of length. Nowdays, because its l..