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GOKADEN:The 5 Forgotten Lineages That Created the Perfect Katana

GOKADEN:The 5 Forgotten Lineages That Created the Perfect Katana

The Japanese sword, or Katana, is renowned worldwide as both a pinnacle of fine art and the ultimate battlefield weapon. But it didn't start out with its iconic, beautiful curve. In this video, we trace the 1,000-year evolution of the...

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The God of Swords: Why MASAMUNE is the Ultimate Katana

The God of Swords: Why MASAMUNE is the Ultimate Katana

"A great sword is one that possesses absolute dignity. When you look at it, your first thought shouldn't be 'that looks sharp,' but rather, 'it is beautiful.'" — These are the words of Tsunahiro, the 24th-generation descendant of Masamune, who...

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The Truth of Muramasa: Japan’s Most Feared "Cursed Blade"

The Truth of Muramasa: Japan’s Most Feared "Cursed Blade"

In the history of the Japanese sword, no other name has incited such madness and commanded such awe. ── The cursed blade, Muramasa. Today, we will step away from the world of fine art and dive deep into the 20-minute...

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The Mind of the Samurai: The True Meaning of Seppuku

The Mind of the Samurai: The True Meaning of Seppuku

To the Western world, suicide was historically viewed as a sin. But to the samurai of Japan, Seppuku—ritual suicide by disembowelment—was the exact opposite: the ultimate, honorable privilege. It was a strict legal execution and a sacred ceremony reserved exclusively...

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The ultimate test: Samurai tested Japanese swords on human bodies.

The ultimate test: Samurai tested Japanese swords on human bodies.

To many, the katana is seen simply as a highly efficient weapon. But to the samurai, it was their living soul. Because their survival depended on the steel they carried, they demanded absolute perfection—and to prove a blade was flawless,...

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The 3 Men Who Saved the Samurai Sword From GHQ

The 3 Men Who Saved the Samurai Sword From GHQ

How Three Men Saved the Legendary Samurai Sword from Destruction After World War II, the fate of the legendary samurai sword hung in the balance. The General Headquarters (GHQ) issued a strict decree to confiscate and destroy all weapons across...

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【The Relationship Between the Economy and Japanese sword】

【The Relationship Between the Economy and Japanese sword】

Japanese swords are also affected by economic conditions. During economic booms, prices naturally rise. As a result, they become speculative investments, and many people have profited handsomely. That said, there may be even more who have suffered losses. Incidentally, every...

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What kind of sword should you choose as your first one?

What kind of sword should you choose as your first one?

What kind of sword should you choose first? This section covers what to look for when selecting your very first sword. I recommend starting with a “katana.”The next best choice is a “wakizashi,” but I don’t recommend starting with a...

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Kasane is the most important factor.

Kasane is the most important factor.

I believe that the soundness of a Japanese sword depends on whether it retains the condition it was in when it was made. A sword whose Kasane has become thin due to sharpening is not a sound sword. Kasane is...

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