Most expensive katana in the world
Famous swords

Most expensive katana in the world

Which is the most expensive katana in the world? Japanese katana are generally regarded as the most expensive swords in the world. Many historical nihonto are considered priceless, but

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Samurai wisdom
General information

Samurai wisdom and quotes

We have collected samurai wisdom and quotes here. It is always amazing to see how these centuries-old quotes are still relevant to modern life.

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Sori - The curvature of the blade
The blade

Sori - The curvature of the blade

Definition of Sori It is the term for the curvature of the blade. A rough distinction is made between a rather strong and a rather slight curvature. To define it exactly

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Habaki on a katana
The blade

Habaki - The blade clamp

Position on the sword The habaki sits between the blade and the tsuba, or seppa, at the transition from the blade to the tang. It is usually made of brass and

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