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Sashikomi vs Hadori: How polishing styles change what you see in a japanese sword

September 7, 2026

Polish is the lens through which we study a Japanese...

Horizontal editorial still life of anonymous Japanese koshirae details—lacquered saya with subtle gold flecks, indigo silk braid over ray skin, dark iron tsuba silhouette, horn mouthpiece, and small shakudo ornaments—on a neutral museum surface with soft raking light to highlight materials, colors, and seasonal symbolism; no blade, text, or branding.

Status, season and symbolism in Koshirae: How materials and colors spoke volumes

September 6, 2026

Koshirae communicate more than protection. Materials, colors and motifs referenced...

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Reading a Tsuba: Motifs, Schools and what they reveal about the sword

September 5, 2026

This guide helps you read a tsuba beyond basic definitions:...

Horizontal editorial scene of Japanese sword papers on indigo cloth with a loupe and cotton gloves, a softly blurred blade section in a cradle nearby under museum lighting, with no readable text or logos.

Understanding Japanese sword papers: NBTHK, NTHK and what each level means to collectors

September 4, 2026

A clear, cautious guide to NBTHK and NTHK sword papers....

Wide editorial still life showing macro highlights of jihada—itame, mokume, and masame—on polished Japanese sword steel under raking light, with a white cotton glove and a magnifying loupe on a neutral cloth in a quiet museum-like setting.

Jihada Patterns: See Itame, Mokume and Masame like a Judge

September 3, 2026

Move beyond hamon and train your eye to read jihada...

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NBTHK, NTHK and Kicho: How to read Japanese Sword papers and what they mean

September 2, 2026

A neutral, practical guide to reading Japanese sword papers. Learn...

Escena editorial horizontal de conservación de Nihonto: shirasaya de madera clara con paño de microfibra, gotero de aceite sin marca, higrómetro discreto y desecante sobre mesa, luz suave de museo, sin texto ni inscripciones.

Katana Maintenance

Humidity, Oil and Storage: Preventing Rust and Blade Fatigue in Nihonto

September 1, 2026

A conservation-first guide to Nihonto storage that balances established corrosion...

Nihonto Wakizashi Shakudo Fuchikashira

Tanto Wakizashi

Wakizashi vs Tanto: Understanding the Characteristics of Two Iconic Japanese Blades

August 17, 2026

Here is the English translation, preserving the structure and links:...

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Gusoku vs Yoroi: What Is the Difference Between These Types of Samurai Armor?

July 9, 2026

For many collectors of Japanese antiques, the terms yoroi and...

Edo period samurai Kabuto with crescent moon crest

Authentic Samurai Kabuto History, Characteristics and Why Collectors Value Them

July 9, 2026

Among all the elements of Japanese samurai armor, few are...

ntique Mumei Katana in Koshirae - Japanese Nihontō

Japanese Koshirae: The Art and Function of Authentic Samurai Sword Mountings

July 9, 2026

A Japanese sword is much more than its blade. While...

The history of japanese art

Glossary Nihonto History

The history of japanese art – Samurai culture & traditional crafts

May 23, 2026

Discover the history of Japanese art, from ancient traditions to...

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Preparing a Sword for Shinsa: Etiquette, Packaging and What Judges Notice

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