Kata: Making a sword pattern
A good to way to learn proper sword sugata, or silhouette, is… Continue reading
Category Archives: Resources
Kata – Sword Patterns: Tanto – Aizu Shintogo
Tanto – Aizu Shintogo Shintogo Kunimitsu is known as one of the… Continue reading
Kata – Sword Patterns: Kozuka – Kogatana
Kozuka – Kogatana These pocket knives were utilitarian first and foremost. They… Continue reading
Art of the Samurai: Japanese Arms and Armor, 1156-1868
Art of the Samurai: Japanese Arms and Armor, 1156-1868 Edited by Morihiro… Continue reading
Book – Katana Kantei: Facts and Fundamentals
A refreshing look at Japanese sword appraisal Review of a new book… Continue reading
Book: Introduction to Japanese Swords through pictures
Introduction to Japanese Swords through pictures. Reference work on etiquette, appraisal, maintenance,… Continue reading
Exhibition catalogue: Masamune and his lineage
Exhibition catalogue « Masamune and his lineage » held at the Sano… Continue reading
DVD: The Ancient Techniques and Spirit of the Japanese Sword: A Modern Challenge
A Top quality DVD on Japanese sword making by the All Japan… Continue reading
KOGEI: The spirit of craftmanship
Kogei is now on the ice for lack of time! Wait for… Continue reading