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Aperçus sur les connaissances et la culture du sabre japonais
Itame, mokume, masame, ayasugi — types of jihada and appreciation tips for beginners.
Personal property insurance, fine art insurance — choosing the right coverage for your sword collection.
The Japanese sword was not merely a weapon. The multifaceted role of the katana as the samurai's soul, a symbol of status, and a work of art.
Uchigatana, tachi, and han-dachi mountings — how to choose koshirae suited to your blade's type and era.
Lighting, angles, camera settings — practical techniques for photographing Japanese swords beautifully.
False signatures, later additions, composite blades — key points for authentication and why NBTHK papers matter.
About 200 licensed smiths nationwide. The world of modern swords: preserving tradition while exploring new expression.
Chips, rust, breaks — restoration possibilities for damaged swords, and when not to restore.
Japanese swords aren't just the Gokaden. Introducing excellent provincial smiths from Satsuma, Tosa, Echizen, Kaga and more.
Sword stands, cases, lighting — a practical guide to displaying swords beautifully and safely at home.
The Sengoku era demanded mass-produced battle swords. The difference between mass blades and masterworks, and how swords were used in combat.
Etiquette when viewing someone else's sword, procedures for drawing the blade, and manners at appreciation gatherings.
