The blade
Engraving on the blade of a sword
Decorating the blade of a samurai sword with an engraving has a long tradition. The engraving enhances the appearance of a katana and makes it a unique piece of jewellery.
26 November 2018
General information
Saya repair - a must sooner or later
The sheath of a samurai sword inevitably wears out when the sword is in active use. Fortunately, however, certain signs of wear can be prevented quite easily.
26 November 2018
The blade
Comparison of steel grades for standardised swords
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10 November 2018
The blade
Katana sharpening and grinding
Sharpening and polishing sword blades is a centuries-old tradition in Japan and the sharpness of a sword was of course vital to the samurai's survival.
23. July 2018
Centreboard care
Sword care cloths: types & use of blade cloths
Most people are familiar with sword care cloths as part of a sword care set. They are used to clean the blade of oil residue and uchiko powder, but also to apply new sword care oil.
21 June 2018
The blade
Differential hardening of sword blades
Why is blade steel hardened The principle of hardening is that a blade is heated again after the previous work steps and then cooled down in a shock-like manner. This
19. June 2018
Centreboard care
Correctly treat superficial sword scratches
Whether during training or at home, it can easily happen that the sword blade becomes scratched on the surface. The result is sword scratches that are not only unsightly
18. June 2018
Centreboard care
Flash rust on the blade - What now?
It has happened: although it has been treated with care, there is a slight hint of rust on the precious sword blade. However, this is no reason to
25 May 2018
Laws
Blunt swords and the German Weapons Act
Do blunt swords or decorative swords fall under the Weapons Act? Firstly, we would like to address the question of whether blunt samurai swords are considered weapons under the German Weapons Act (WaffG).
10 April 2018
Buying advice
Practical Katana - For practical use
Many samurai sword fans want to convince themselves of the extreme sharpness of their katana and therefore carry out tameshigiri or cutting tests with their sword. However, not all samurai swords are suitable for practical use. The term "practical katana" is often used to describe swords for practical use. But what exactly characterises these swords and what is the difference to other models?
19. February 2018
General information
Japanese decoration with blunt swords
Decorating your home with Japanese decorations has always been a sign of timeless style. This is because the decorative pieces originating from Japanese culture all have a centuries-old history.
16. February 2018
General information
Tameshigiri Basics - Basic rules for cutting exercises with a samurai sword
Cutting exercises (also known as the cutting test or tameshigiri) with samurai swords are becoming increasingly popular and are no longer only performed by high-ranking masters of various martial arts. Foreword This article
25. January 2018