Posted on May 27 2021
Most often remembered for his role in overthrowing the shogunate in 1868, Saigō Takamo...
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Posted on May 27 2021
For most functional knives and swords , there is a part of the blade that is left unsh...
Posted on May 27 2021
What Is a Sword Hilt & More
Swords of Northshire specializes in making samurai...
Posted on May 27 2021
Top 5 Coolest Swords in Movies
Famous Movie Swords
At Swords of Northshire, we cr...
Posted on May 27 2021
The Sword Of Goujian
An Ancient Chinese Sword
At Swords of Northshire, we make w...
Posted on May 27 2021
Kumdo Vs. Kendo | What’s The Difference?
Most people are familiar with the Japanese ma...
Posted on May 26 2021
Medieval weapons are fascinating. They pose so many questions about the world in which...
Posted on May 26 2021
The first master swordsmith of Longquan was thought to be Master Ou. When he settled in...
Posted on May 26 2021
Information on ninjas is hard to come by, after-all ninjas operated in secrecy, usua...
Posted on May 26 2021
Ninjutsu, also known as ninpō in today’s modern world, refers to any type of unconv...
Posted on May 26 2021
The Difference Between a Ninja Katana & Samurai Sword
What are the differences b...
Posted on May 25 2021
Polishing Japanese swords, whether katana or wakizashi, requires extreme care and patie...
Posted on May 24 2021
Why Do You Give A Coin With A Knife
Whether you’re shopping during the holiday...
Posted on May 24 2021
Both swords and knives have their place in Japanese culture, but some key differences ...
Posted on May 24 2021
Japanese Steel Folding The Japanese sword making process has always used a technique t...
Posted on May 24 2021
Japanese swords are renowned all over the world, but some of their famous aspects are ...
Posted on May 23 2021
This is the story of Yasuke, the first black samurai. In the late 1500s, Jesuit prie...
Posted on May 22 2021
We think that understanding the parts of a katana is important aspect of sword ownersh...
Posted on May 21 2021
History outlines that ancient Japanese warriors were a sight to behold especially with ...
Posted on May 21 2021
Genghis Khan rose to power through ruthless determination and brutal tactics. In the la...
