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Defining Features of a Japanese Sword
Just as a rapier is known by its long, thin, needle-pointed blade and swept hilt, traditional Japanese sword patterns such as wakizashi, katana and odachi swords are known by several different features that they largely share in common. Here are some of the more salient among them. Some Parts of Japanese Swords, and About Them […]
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4 Things You Can Use for Cutting Practice with Your New Japanese Sword (and Some Things You Should Not Use)
So you’re the proud owner of a new Japanese sword such as a katana or odachi – congratulations! If your new sword is battle ready – which means it is made from an appropriate steel, is tempered, and has a traditional, full tang (nakago) like a historical Japanese sword, it can be used for training, […]
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