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Sword-buying guides, histories and entertaining facts behind the sword-making process, and much more. Know all about it in the Hanbon Forge Blog. Hanbon Forge is a group of highly qualified master sword smiths in Long Quan, China with a strong reputation for quality and service with countless martial arts practitioners, and sword enthusiasts all over the world.
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2M ago
Exploring the Art of Hishigami Wrapping: Adding Beauty and Functionality to Japanese SwordsIntroduction:In the world of Japanese swords, craftsmanship and attention to detail are highly revered. One aspect that showcases both artistry and functionali.. Read More ..read more
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2M ago
The material from which a sword is made plays an important role in its quality and performance. In addition to stone, some of the world's first swords were made of bronze. Shortly thereafter, swordsmiths began making blades out of iron, followed by s.. Read More ..read more
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2M ago
The katana is one of the most popular and recognized swords in the world. Regardless of your expertise in historical swords, you probably know that it has a curved blade. In feudal Japan, swordsmiths created various swords with curved blades to ach.. Read More ..read more
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2M ago
Few regions have had as much influence on the centuries-old craftsmanship of swords as Japan and Korea. Whether you practice swordsmanship in martial arts, or if you're a collector who appreciates quality blades, you'll see similar elements in both.. Read More ..read more
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2M ago
Traditionally, most true katana produced in feudal Japan had a single curved edge and square guard. It was the weapon of choice for the samurai of the era, many of whom carried the katana wherever they went. But Japanese swordsmiths made several.. Read More ..read more
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2M ago
The characteristic of traditional Chinese swords is that the blade is either straight or slightly curved. Some of the first swords in the region were characterized by straight blades. However, over time, they developed into curved blades. However.. Read More ..read more
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2M ago
Katana and uchigatana are two of the most popular and well-known traditional Japanese swords. They originated in the feudal period of the area and were carried and used by warriors. Both the katana and the uchigatana have similar designs, includ.. Read More ..read more
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2M ago
Saber is a type of traditional Japanese swords, which began in 1868 and was produced for military use after the samurai era. For this island country, this is a critical period, because its historical culture that emphasizes samurai armor, weapon.. Read More ..read more
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2M ago
The sword is rarely worn directly on a person's body. Usually, they are placed in a long sheath, and then the sheath is worn on the waist or back of a person. This accessory, called the scabbard (saya), proved to be crucial for several reasons. .. Read More ..read more
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2M ago
Whether it is Katana, Wakisashi, Tanto, Tachi or Kodachi, all traditional Japanese swords come with a kissaki. However, unless you are familiar with these swords, this may be the first time you hear the word "kissaki". So, what is a kiss knife and wh.. Read More ..read more