It doesn’t matter if you are looking at a katana or a grosse messer. If it’s labeled as a “battle ready sword”, it’s going to be in possession of these two elements.
Those two things are a proper temper and a full tang.
Here’s what to know.
What Temper Means
Temper is like heat treatment with respect to knives, but more involved here. With a...
For many enthusiasts, collecting swords is about more than displaying impressive pieces on a wall. It is about owning functional works of craftsmanship that reflect history, skill, and durability. That is why battle ready swords have become some of the most sought-after collectibles. It could be medieval European weapons, Japanese katanas, or a classic Viking sword; collectors often...
Collectors of swords and weapons know one uncomfortable truth. There are a whole lot of “sword shaped objects” out there, along with other “collectibles” that don’t do much besides look cool.
Take sword canes as a general collective. Some of them are made with forged construction with suitable steel alloys and even feature full-tang construction. Others are...
Ask anyone who heats their home with wood what the most important (or versatile) tool in their arsenal is and you will get the answer “axe” 99 out of 100 times. The reason for this consensus is that it is justified by experience.
Of course, having an axe on hand also necessitates being able to properly care for it. If you’ve just added one to your shed, and need tips for...
There are lots of wallhanger swords out there that are hardly useful for more than putting up on display, and that is true for many Japanese sword replicas, too.
So how can you tell if your katana or wakizashi is a “real” samurai sword? Here are just a few of the main things to look for.
It’s made with a suitable steel alloy. Traditionally, Japanese swords...
Since swords are now exotic items to most of us, there is a lot of misinformation surrounding them, and plenty of misconceptions that just won’t seem to die.
With that said, here are 7 of the worst of them. Check your knowledge against these 7 sword myths and see if you knew any better.
A sword can cut another weapon in two. For some reason, there is this pervasive belief...
Axe terminology is a bit different from knives and other bladed tools, but these implements have a long history of use in forestry, battle, and elsewhere. One of the most iconic tools in all of human history, there are many axe blade patterns, each of which is used for different applications.
With that said, much of the terminology associated with the “parts” of an axe is...
Japanese swords are legendary not only for the skill needed by those who carry them, but also for the intricate craftsmanship that is required in their creation. Creating a realistic katana is one of the most demanding forms of craftsmanship. It is not a process you can rush or simplify. Every traditional blade is shaped through repetition, heat, pressure, and the trained judgment of...
In Japanese history, weapons were never just tools of war; they were expressions of ingenuity, discipline, and survival. Among the most fascinating of these is the samurai sword cane, a weapon that combined stealth with practicality. What looked like an ordinary walking stick could, in reality, conceal a razor-sharp blade. For samurai and ninja alike, it was an ingenious way to stay armed...
In Demon Slayer, Kyojuro Rengoku is among the most fearsome of all the Demon Slayer Corps and is best known as the Flame Hashira, or “fire breathing” Hashira, reflected by his fiery red-and-yellow appearance.
He was also one of the most skilled and accomplished swordsmen of the entire corps, renowned for his adherence to the bushido style as well as for his flame-breathing style....
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