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While the Katana is the most famous example of Japanese Swords, it is not the only one.   Here we discuss the various types of Japanese swords and their uses.
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You’ve invested your money and time into researching which type of Katana meets your needs, so we assume the last thing you want to do is ruin the sword by doing something you shouldn't.  Here is our short list of things which you should NOT do with your Katana.
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The most recent Deadpool movie from Marvel was a resounding success. The movie showed that a comic book inspired film could prove to be popular despite having a 15 rating...In this article, we’re going to take a closer look at Deadpool’s Katana.
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You’ll be forgiven for not remembering every single part of a samurai sword.

You may be relieved to know that the vast majority of the Japanese population do not know Samurai Sword terminology, so even after reading this article, if you remember only a few of the parts, you’ll still know more than most people.

To make things easier, we’re going to divide this article up into three easy-to-digest sections, and I’ll give you my own personal tips (mnemonics) to aid with memorising the bits and bobs.

So, without further ado, let’s get started...

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