A ninja sword, also sometimes called a ninjato, is a relatively short, single-edged sword with a tanto point, very similar to a katana except that the blade lacks a katana’s signature curve.
That being said, maintenance (and appropriate use) of these two sword patterns is effectively the same. Here’s what you need to know about keeping the edge of your ninjato in slicing...
An automatic stiletto can be quite a fidget-friendly tool, and it can be a practical tool to carry as well, if only for defensive applications. Of course, you need to know how to maintain it as well, if you expect it to last. Here are some high-level notes.
Keep it sharp. They say a sharp knife is a safe knife because it takes less force to use it to cut something. The same is...
There are arguably a lot more out-the-side knives out there than there are out the front knives, especially in the realm of automatic knives, or autos.
With that concept being broached, here are 5 reasons an automatic OTF knife might be a better match for you than an equivalent OTS, or out the side, knife.
They’re Just As Fast If Not Faster
Automatic knives get a lot...
One of the most distinctive attributes of traditional Japanese swords is the “hamon” or “hamon” line, which is a wavy line at the edge of the blade that shows where the clay tempering process took place.
This is not just cosmetic, it is a mark of quality if it is authentic. Here’s what you need to know.
What Clay Tempering Does
When a Japanese...
Traditionally, Japanese swords have been made with a type of steel called tamahagane, which is derived from iron sand, then forged and tempered using a process known as yaki-ire, or clay-tempering, which produces a harder edge, a softer, more shock-resistant spine, and a characteristic, wavy hamon line near the edge.
Today, some modern katanas and other Japanese swords are made with Damascus...
Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit trilogy, like The Lord of The Rings, has a loyal fanbase, and there is a strong market for replicas from the movies, especially swords from The Hobbit.
Yet not all replicas are made to the same level of quality and authenticity. This short guide will break down some of the details associated with that, and how to determine you’ll be putting your...
There is a very famous scene in Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit after Gandalf assists Bilbo and Thorin’s Company in their escape from the trolls, in which the hobbit, the dwarves, and the wizard raid their treasure store in the cave in which the trolls were living.
This is where Bilbo found Sting, Thorin found Orcrist, and Gandalf found Glamdring. Here’s a little more to know about...
For some of you looking for more information on realistic katanas or other Japanese swords, you might be interested in learning more about wooden handle katana swords, or even buying one.
In the former case, these are actually a special type of sword that was not intended for combat. This short post will tell you all you need to know from a high level.
Wooden Handle...
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