Sword Journal
Folded Steel in China: From Han-Dynasty Refinin...
Short answer: Folding and re-forging steel is not only a Japanese or Middle Eastern idea. In the Han dynasty, Chinese smiths were already grading blade steel by how many times...
Folded Steel in China: From Han-Dynasty Refinin...
Short answer: Folding and re-forging steel is not only a Japanese or Middle Eastern idea. In the Han dynasty, Chinese smiths were already grading blade steel by how many times...
Clay-Tempered or Etched? A 5-Minute Hamon Check...
Short answer: Unbox the sword in good light, wipe off the transport oil, and tilt the blade slowly under a single light source. A genuine clay-tempered hamon has a soft,...
Clay-Tempered or Etched? A 5-Minute Hamon Check...
Short answer: Unbox the sword in good light, wipe off the transport oil, and tilt the blade slowly under a single light source. A genuine clay-tempered hamon has a soft,...
Looking After a T10 Sword in Australia: Coast, ...
Short answer: A T10 blade has no chromium, so it will rust if moisture or salt sits on it. In Australia the biggest factor is how close you live to...
Looking After a T10 Sword in Australia: Coast, ...
Short answer: A T10 blade has no chromium, so it will rust if moisture or salt sits on it. In Australia the biggest factor is how close you live to...
Are Swords Legal in Australia? A State-by-State...
There is no national sword law in Australia. This guide explains the rules in Victoria, Queensland and NSW, whether you need an import permit, and how to buy and keep...
Are Swords Legal in Australia? A State-by-State...
There is no national sword law in Australia. This guide explains the rules in Victoria, Queensland and NSW, whether you need an import permit, and how to buy and keep...
Katana vs Jian vs Tang Dao: What's the Difference?
They are all classic Asian swords, but a katana, a jian and a Tang dao are very different blades. Here is how to tell them apart and which one might...
Katana vs Jian vs Tang Dao: What's the Difference?
They are all classic Asian swords, but a katana, a jian and a Tang dao are very different blades. Here is how to tell them apart and which one might...
Sword Steel Explained: 1045, 1065, T10, Spring ...
1045, 1065, T10, 5160, pattern steel... sword listings are full of steel names. Here is what they mean in plain English, and how to choose the right one for you.
Sword Steel Explained: 1045, 1065, T10, Spring ...
1045, 1065, T10, 5160, pattern steel... sword listings are full of steel names. Here is what they mean in plain English, and how to choose the right one for you.
