Sword Journal
Legendary Japanese Swordsmiths: Amakuni, Masamu...
Three names come up whenever people talk about the katana: Amakuni, Masamune and Muramasa. Here is who they were, what made their swords special, and where legend takes over from...
Legendary Japanese Swordsmiths: Amakuni, Masamu...
Three names come up whenever people talk about the katana: Amakuni, Masamune and Muramasa. Here is who they were, what made their swords special, and where legend takes over from...
Famous Longquan Swordsmiths and the Workshops B...
Longquan's reputation was built by real people: family workshops that passed their skills down for generations. Here are some of the names every Chinese sword fan should know.
Famous Longquan Swordsmiths and the Workshops B...
Longquan's reputation was built by real people: family workshops that passed their skills down for generations. Here are some of the names every Chinese sword fan should know.
How a Longquan Sword Is Made: From Steel to Blade
A traditional Longquan sword passes through around 28 main processes before it is finished. Here is what happens at each stage, from a bar of steel to a polished blade.
How a Longquan Sword Is Made: From Steel to Blade
A traditional Longquan sword passes through around 28 main processes before it is finished. Here is what happens at each stage, from a bar of steel to a polished blade.
The Legend of Ou Yezi and the Great Swords of A...
Long before steel, China's bronze-age sword makers were already legends. Meet Ou Yezi, Gan Jiang and Mo Ye, and the real Sword of Goujian that still shines after 2,500 years.
The Legend of Ou Yezi and the Great Swords of A...
Long before steel, China's bronze-age sword makers were already legends. Meet Ou Yezi, Gan Jiang and Mo Ye, and the real Sword of Goujian that still shines after 2,500 years.
Longquan: The Town That Has Made Swords for 2,5...
Tucked into the mountains of south-west Zhejiang, Longquan has been linked with sword making for around two and a half thousand years. Here is how a small mountain town became...
Longquan: The Town That Has Made Swords for 2,5...
Tucked into the mountains of south-west Zhejiang, Longquan has been linked with sword making for around two and a half thousand years. Here is how a small mountain town became...
