KATANA WIKI & NEWS

Here you will find news from our Katana Shop as well as many interesting articles about samurai and their martial arts, Japanese swords, and katana. Dive into the fascinating world of the samurai.

Hamon – The Temper Line of a Katana

What is a Hamon? In Japanese katana craftsmanship, Hamon 刃文 (literally translated as “blade pattern”)...

Mounting of a Samurai Sword

The katana blueprint “koshirae”, also known as mounting, is highly complex and detailed, as a...

How Is a Katana Made?

Our Genuine Katana are crafted with great effort, passion, and soul in traditional Japanese handwork....

What Is the Difference between a Katana and a Tachi

The blade of a tachi, like the blade of a katana, measures approximately 29 inches...