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What is the Mune?
Discover what the Mune is, the back part of a katana blade. Learn about its design, esthetic function, and how proper care ensures the effectiveness and longevity of...
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What is the Bo-Hi?
The Bo-Hi, or Hi, is an essential groove in the katana blade that improves its balance and reduces weight. Learn about its practical function, care, and its importance...
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What is the Seppa?
Discover the Seppa, the essential washers in the handle of the katana that secure the tsuba and fuchi. Learn about their practical and aesthetic function, and how to...
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What is a Daisho?
Discover what a Daisho is, the set of Japanese swords consisting of katana, wakizashi, and tanto. Art and tradition in a single collection.
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What is Tsuka?
Discover what Tsuka is, the handle of the Japanese katana, its importance in the balance and maneuverability of the sword, and how to care for it to ensure...
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What is the Koiguchi?
Discover what the Koiguchi is, the essential part of the Japanese katana scabbard. Learn about its design, materials, care, and function to preserve the longevity of your sword.
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Sharpening and maintenance
Should oil or water be used to sharpen katanas?
Learn about oil or water to sharpen katanas: technical guide that explains when to use each stone, how to avoid mistakes and achieve an optimal edge. Find out...
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What is the Kurikata?
Learn what the Kurikata is, its practical and aesthetic function in the Japanese katana, and the importance of its care to ensure its effectiveness and longevity.
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What is an Iaito?
Explore what an Iaito is, its history and types. Learn about the different Iaito options available in our medieval shop.
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What is Sageo?
Sageo, the cord that secures the katana's sheath, combines functionality and beauty. Learn about its importance, materials, and care to keep it in perfect condition.
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What is the ideal angle to sharpen a katana?
Expert guide on the ideal angle to sharpen a katana: learn how to balance sharpness and durability and how to sharpen safely step by step. Discover more now
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What is the Saya of a Katana?
Discover the essential role of the Saya in the katana: its protective function, wood options, and aesthetic details that turn it into a work of art. Learn about...
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Japanese Yari Vs. European Pica
The Japanese spear, Yari against the European spear, stings.
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What is the Habaki?
Discover the Habaki, the metal collar that secures and beautifies the Japanese katana. Learn about its practical and aesthetic function, as well as the importance of its care...
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What is the Tsuba?
Discover what the Tsuba is, the essential handguard of the Japanese katana. Learn about its practical and aesthetic functions, its care, and the variety of materials and designs...
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