Monthly Archives: September 2009

For hundreds of years, it is a great fun to collect British swords. Historical it is said that Backswords, Broadswords and Rapier was the first influence for British and Scottish military to develop a sword. Rapier was used in 16th and 17th century, it was long, slender, two-edged sword with a cuplike hilt but only … Continue reading

It was Heian Era from 794-1184 when an emperor came to power and brought Chinese influence to this land and later on history shows that most typically Japanese took birth in this era. Most forging and hard cutter swords were created in that time. Tachi was sword of that time when it became customary sign … Continue reading

Curved Japanese blades were made from the 900s to today. There are many periods in Japan when swords were cranked out in high volume to meet war-time conditions. Swords tradition and culture was very important to Japanese life and they commonly adopted the word “Nihonto” as Japanese swords that is originally Chinese word. Katana (type … Continue reading

A traditional Japanese sword Wakizashi is commonly called companion sword because samurai warriors used to this sword in pair with katana sword and considered as daisho which means large and small. Wakizashi is small in length so it is used with main sword on side arm which defines the literal meanings of wakizashi as “side … Continue reading

Kusanagi is known as legend sword, means legendary tool that is not actually used by common man in war or battle but this sword is important to Japanese tradition and history. Importance of this legendary tool can be seen from Japanese tale and mythical stories which are considered as Japanese creed and beliefs. It is … Continue reading