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Sword Steels – Complete Guide

20. July 2019 10 comments

Here is everything you need to know about sword steels. Check out this article to learn more about the different steels used …

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What is Nugui Gami and its Alternatives?

26. November 2020 0 comments

Most sword care kits contain Nugui Gami. Check out this article to get information about this maintenance item and possible alternatives.

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Why are katanas curved?

21. August 2019 15 comments

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

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How Long Is a Katana?

3. August 2019 6 comments

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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    Types of Japanese Swords

    by Niklas Feurstein 7. October 2019
    by Niklas Feurstein 7. October 2019

    Tachi, nodachi, wakizashi how can one keep track of all these types of Japanese swords? This article provides details about the swords …

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    How many Times are Katanas Folded?

    by Niklas Feurstein 14. September 2019
    by Niklas Feurstein 14. September 2019

    Are katanas really folded 1000 times? Let’s talk about one of the greatest myths regarding katans. Actually most people cheat about the …

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    1060 Carbon Steel Guide

    by Niklas Feurstein 6. September 2019
    by Niklas Feurstein 6. September 2019

    You probably already heard of the SAE 1060 carbon steel. But what exactly are its advantages? Check out this article to learn …

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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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About Me

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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