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Rapier vs Katana: An Unbiased Comparison

Rapier vs Katana: An Unbiased Comparison

Posted by SwordsSwords on Oct 6th 2023

The rapier and katana are two of the most iconic swords in history, each strongly associated with different cultures and fighting styles.For centuries, enthusiasts have debated which of t … read more
Sakabato: Theory of the Reverse Blade Katana

Sakabato: Theory of the Reverse Blade Katana

Posted by SwordsSwords on Sep 12th 2023

In the world of edged blades, the sakabato is a rare variant of the iconic Japanese katana sword. This work of art is distinguished by its reversed curved single edge blade. According to Japanese … read more
How to Identify a High-Quality Katana?

How to Identify a High-Quality Katana?

Posted by SwordsSwords on Sep 2nd 2023

Katanas were the iconic samurai swords in bygone eras of Japanese history. The ancient techniques used to forge katana swords in feudal Japan have been lost, making it very difficult to match their … read more