Posted on April 17 2023
While a samurai’s sword is a very important part of his training, life, and social sta...
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Posted on April 04 2023
The Katana and Longsword are two of the most recognizable and iconic swords in histor...
Posted on March 22 2023
The Katana and Wakizashi are two of the most popular Japanese swords. The Katana is a ...
Posted on February 03 2023
The Katana and Tachi swords are two of the most iconic weapons in Japanese history. ...
Posted on September 05 2022
Approximately 600 kilometers southwest of Tokyo is Osafune in Setouchi city. The origi...
Posted on September 05 2022
Nodachi & Katana Comparison
Is there an actual difference between odachi vs. nodac...
Posted on August 09 2022
Step back in time to the fascinating Edo period of Japan, an era marked by the consoli...
Posted on April 28 2022
The longsword is a well-known European weapon that was popular between the 13th and 17t...
Posted on April 25 2022
Damascus steel refers to the type of material used in a blade to give it a unique surfa...
Posted on April 20 2022
Learn How to Identify Old Swords
Evidence of swords in Japan dates back to the 700s....
Posted on March 20 2022
Japanese Sword StylesThe samurai were an elite warrior class in Japan’s feudal system. ...
Posted on March 18 2022
Fight for peace and free will with your very own Assassin’s Creed swords. These handcra...
Posted on March 18 2022
Throughout history, there have been many iconic Norse swords. Sigurd’s sword Gram, Dain...
Posted on March 18 2022
Knowing what types of weapons you’re purchasing is important, and when it comes to swor...
Posted on March 15 2022
When you’re looking to buy a custom authentic sword, you may find yourself asking, “How...
Posted on January 30 2022
While Deadpool has been around for decades, recent movie releases have hyped his chara...
Posted on January 04 2022
Due to a rise in historical dramas and period pieces in popular culture, more people th...
Posted on December 21 2021
Katana TestAt Swords of Northshire, we love when our customers have a great experience ...
Posted on December 21 2021
Sword Bag Options & MoreIt’s not very common, but it’s sometimes necessary to trave...
Posted on December 07 2021
Michonne's Sword: Why Does She Use a Katana?
Whether you were introduced to the Wa...
