Katana Blog
Parts of a Katana: Complete Anatomy Guide
The Honjo Masamune: Japan's Lost National Treasure
Katana Buying Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Yoru: The Black Blade of Mihawk Explained (Size, Steel & Real-World Equivalents)
Famous Japanese Swordsmiths: From Masamune to Modern Masters
From Masamune's lost masterpiece to the 300 licensed smiths still forging today - the story of Japanese swordsmithing told through the masters who defined it. Gokaden traditions, cursed Muramasa blades, and Living National Treasures.
Tameshigiri: The Ancient Art of Japanese Sword Test Cutting
In 1662, a swordsman cut through two stacked bodies with a single stroke, and the result was inscribed on the blade forever. Discover tameshigiri: the brutal Edo-period art of test cutting that proved a katana's worth, now practiced worldwide as a martial discipline.
Japanese Sword Polishing: The Art of the Togishi
A togishi doesn't make a katana shiny - he reveals its soul. Discover the ancient art of Japanese sword polishing: 14 stages, 300 hours of hand labor, and the stones that make a hamon visible.
The Katana in Japanese Culture: Why It's Called the Soul of the Samurai
The katana wasn't just carried - it was born with the samurai, witnessed his battles, and ended his life. This guide traces why Japan's most famous weapon became the most spiritually significant blade in history.
Miyamoto Musashi: The Greatest Swordsman Who Ever Lived
First kill at 13. Undefeated in 60+ duels. Invented the two-sword style. Wrote a strategy book CEOs still study. Died meditating in a cave. This is the life of Miyamoto Musashi.