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Insights into Japanese sword knowledge and culture
Three levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. How much do you know about Japanese sword terminology?
Tamahagane, born from tatara (traditional smelting). An explanation of the raw material of the Japanese sword and how it is made.
The growing interest in nihontō brought about by Touken Ranbu. The emergence of a new fan base known as tōken joshi.
An introduction to the history of the tsuba (hand guard) as tōsōgu (sword fittings) and the techniques of renowned metalworkers such as the Shōami school, the Gotō family, and Yokoya Sōmin.
Saijō ōwazamono, ōwazamono, yoki wazamono, wazamono. The Edo-period cutting performance rankings and their modern evaluation.
From Tomoe Gozen to tōken joshi. An exploration of women's relationship with swords in Japanese history.
