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    What is the Hamon Line?

    by Niklas Feurstein 31. August 2019
    by Niklas Feurstein 31. August 2019

    The hamon line is one of the most prominent features of a katana. But are you sure you know everything about it? …

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    Point of balance on swords and katanas

    by Niklas Feurstein 25. August 2019
    by Niklas Feurstein 25. August 2019

    Never heard of the point of balance? That’s a shame! The point of balance is one of the most overlooked aspects of …

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    Why are katanas curved?

    by Niklas Feurstein 21. August 2019
    by Niklas Feurstein 21. August 2019

    Katanas are curved weapons. In this post you will discover the advantages of the katana curvature. If there are any.

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    What can a katana cut through?

    by Niklas Feurstein 12. August 2019
    by Niklas Feurstein 12. August 2019

    Have you ever wondered if a katana can cut through plate armour? There might be some misconceptions about katanas you aren’t aware …

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    How Long Is a Katana?

    by Niklas Feurstein 3. August 2019
    by Niklas Feurstein 3. August 2019

    Do you know how long a katana is? If not then make sure to check out this article about the length of …

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    How Much Does a Katana Weigh?

    by Niklas Feurstein 2. August 2019
    by Niklas Feurstein 2. August 2019

    The weight of a katana. Have you ever wondered how heavy a katana really is? Check this article out now to find …

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    Katana Parts and Components

    by Niklas Feurstein 31. July 2019
    by Niklas Feurstein 31. July 2019

    Find out everything you need to know about the different katana parts and components.

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    Medieval Sword Parts and Components

    by Niklas Feurstein 27. July 2019
    by Niklas Feurstein 27. July 2019

    Find out everything you need to know about the different sword parts and components.

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    Oakeshott typology of medieval swords

    by Niklas Feurstein 3. July 2019
    by Niklas Feurstein 3. July 2019

    This detailed guide on the Oakeshott typology will help you classify swords in well-known categories. Find out more about the Oakeshott typology …

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    Sword Classification Basics

    by Niklas Feurstein 25. June 2019
    by Niklas Feurstein 25. June 2019

    Get a basic overview of the different types of swords. From regular short swords to great swords you will get all the …

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My name is Niklas Feurstein and I started this blog with the goal to share my thoughts on various aspects of history. Ever since my childhood I have been fascinated by medieval swords and katanas. When I turned 18, I started collecting high quality réplique as well as antique “old school” weaponry.

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