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How to Practice Tameshigiri for Beginners
The Tameshigiri, or "cut test", is the traditional Japanese art of testing the quality and sharpness of a katana by cutting materials such as bamboo or tatami. If...
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Types of knobs for sword hilts
In the fascinating world of historical weapons, each element of a sword fulfills a vital function, and the choice of types of pommels for sword hilts is much...
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Key Differences Between Chokutō and Katana: Evolution of the Sword
Why do we confuse Chokutō and Katana? The fascinating world of Japanese metallurgy often presents enigmas that challenge the perception of the modern hobbyist. It is common that,...
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Where to see the original swords of Philip II: Museum guide
Madrid is a city that breathes history in every corner, but for the cultural tourist looking for an authentic connection with the Golden Age, a recurring question arises:...
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Differences between Toledo communion swords and standard models
When searching for the perfect gift for a First Communion, many parents and godparents face growing confusion in the market. The main question arises when analyzing the marked...
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What does it mean to give a sword at the First Communion today?
In the current panorama of religious celebrations, a recurring question arises among parents and godparents: why give a first communion sword in the 21st century? Although at first...
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How long is a real two-handed greatsword? Myths and truths
If you are a fan of dark fantasy video games or anime, you probably have in mind the image of warriors carrying heavy metal plates two meters long....
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Kuro Kami, katanas: The importance of balance in a functional katana
The katana does not represent only a combat instrument or a collector's item; It constitutes the culmination of metallurgy, philosophy and ergonomics applied throughout centuries of Japanese martial...
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What is the name of Don Quixote's sword and what is its origin?
Many readers and enthusiasts of classical literature approach the work of Miguel de Cervantes hoping to find a clear answer when asking themselves, what is the name of...
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Parts of the katana: complete guide to understanding each element of the samurai sword
Legend has it that in each blade the memory of its forger is kept: a katana is not just steel; It is a metallic poem, an architecture of...
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Key differences between the Knights Templar and the Hospitallers
For any Middle Ages enthusiast, it is common for concepts to be mixed up when talking about military orders. Popular culture, driven by film and literature, has generated...
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Differences between the Tizona and Colada sword, which one to choose for your wedding?
Integrating the spirit of the medieval epic into a marriage is a growing trend that provides solemnity and distinction. Many brides and grooms look for the differences between...
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Did Tizona and Colada really exist? myth or reality
The dichotomy between Tizona and Colada myth or reality constitutes one of the most fascinating dilemmas in Spanish medieval historiography. For centuries, the figure of Rodrigo Díaz de...
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The real story of Richard the Lionheart's sword in the Crusades
The sword of Richard the Lionheart arouses passions among fans of medieval history. This iconic English king, nicknamed the Lionheart for his unwavering courage, wielded a legendary weapon...
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Did Excalibur really exist? Historical evidence behind the legend of King Arthur
Was Excalibur the invention of a medieval poet or a real steel weapon that forged the destiny of a nation? Few objects have captured the human imagination as...
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History of the bastard sword: The versatile weapon that changed chivalry
Could a single blade be light enough to swing on horseback, yet powerful enough to break a pike formation on dry land? This was the question that 13th...
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Rapeseed sword: history, technique and legacy of the civil sword of the Renaissance
If you've ever imagined clandestine duels, fluttering capes, and flashes of steel under a streetlight, the image you're looking for is probably that of the rapier sword. In...
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The mystery of the steel of the Ulfberht Viking swords: Cutting-edge technology
How is it possible that a 9th century warrior wielded a weapon whose metallurgical technology would not be seen again in Europe until the Industrial Revolution? Ulfberht swords...
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