It doesn’t matter if you are looking at a katana or a grosse messer. If it’s labeled as a “battle ready sword”, it’s going to be in possession of these two elements.
Those two things are a proper temper and a full tang.
Here’s what to know.
What Temper Means
Temper is like heat treatment with respect to knives, but more involved here. With a...
For many enthusiasts, collecting swords is about more than displaying impressive pieces on a wall. It is about owning functional works of craftsmanship that reflect history, skill, and durability. That is why battle ready swords have become some of the most sought-after collectibles. It could be medieval European weapons, Japanese katanas, or a classic Viking sword; collectors often...
Collectors of swords and weapons know one uncomfortable truth. There are a whole lot of “sword shaped objects” out there, along with other “collectibles” that don’t do much besides look cool.
Take sword canes as a general collective. Some of them are made with forged construction with suitable steel alloys and even feature full-tang construction. Others are...
Ask anyone who heats their home with wood what the most important (or versatile) tool in their arsenal is and you will get the answer “axe” 99 out of 100 times. The reason for this consensus is that it is justified by experience.
Of course, having an axe on hand also necessitates being able to properly care for it. If you’ve just added one to your shed, and need tips for...
There are lots of wallhanger swords out there that are hardly useful for more than putting up on display, and that is true for many Japanese sword replicas, too.
So how can you tell if your katana or wakizashi is a “real” samurai sword? Here are just a few of the main things to look for.
It’s made with a suitable steel alloy. Traditionally, Japanese swords...
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