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A comprehensive guide to legally purchasing Japanese swords within Japan, covering registration certificates, finding reputable dealers, and navigating sword fairs, antique markets, and auction houses.
During the Edo period, Japanese domains protected and cultivated master swordsmiths as retained craftsmen. This article examines the relationship between domain government and sword making, notable examples, and the eventual decline after the abolition of domains.
Fuchi-kashira are among the most closely examined fitting pairs in Japanese sword mounts. This guide explores the unity of style and theme that makes a matched set beautiful, and when intentional mismatch is an aesthetic choice.
Examine how Japanese swords evolved from straight blades to the curved tachi during the Heian period (794–1185), driven by the development of mounted warfare and the emergence of the samurai class.
The Nanbokucho period (1336–1392) was one of the most dramatic eras of transformation in Japanese sword history. This article explains how changing battle tactics gave rise to the enormous o-tachi and noto-tachi.
The shinshinto era of the early 19th century was a period of sword-making renaissance, driven by reverence for ancient swords and a sense of crisis in the age. This article examines the achievements of masters such as Suishinshi Masahide and Taikei Naotane, and the historical context that shaped them.
Explore how a sword's center of gravity and blade balance affect movement in iaido and battojutsu. This guide covers grip fundamentals, reducing strain on wrists and shoulders, and how to evaluate a sword's balance before purchase.
Explanation of display methods and photography techniques to bring out the beauty of Japanese swords to the maximum. This covers everything from lighting angles and types of display stands to camera settings for photographing blade patterns beautifully.
Tsukamaki—the wrapping of a sword's handle—combines function and beauty in traditional Japanese craft. This guide covers thread materials, wrapping styles, and practical maintenance tips.
The wako pirates who dominated the East Asian coastlines from the 14th to 16th centuries played a major role in spreading the Japanese sword abroad. This article explores the true nature of the wako and their cultural and technical influence on China and Korea.
The ideological currents of the Mito School and Kokugaku ignited a powerful sword revival in Bakumatsu Japan, producing master smiths like Yamaura Kiyomaro and Koyama Munetsugu while fueling a vibrant culture of swordsmanship among loyalist and shogunal factions alike. Through the beloved blades of Shinsengumi warriors and the pivotal Ikedaya Incident of 1864, this article traces how the Japanese sword transformed from weapon to spiritual symbol amid the upheaval of the nineteenth century.
Nodachi and ōdachi — Japanese swords exceeding three shaku (approximately 90.9 cm) in blade length — represent the pinnacle of medieval sword craftsmanship, serving as devastating battlefield weapons during the Nanbokuchō period and as sacred offerings now preserved in Japan's most venerated shrines.
