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Many sword enthusiasts fixate on Japanese swords, and for good reason. Japanese swords are associated with exceptional craftsmanship, and the rich history is as intriguing as the beautiful weapons themselves. But it’s time to explore the contribution that the Chinese have made to the history of swords, as today we will be taking a look at the history of the Jian sword.The History of the Jian SwordThe Jian sword is perhaps the most well-known of all of the Chinese swords, and was develop

Anyone who takes sword training seriously knows that you can’t just start off with a real deal steel weapon and hope for the best. Training with a sword, if you’re going to do it the proper way, relies on slowly building up to the ability to use a sword properly, efficiently and responsibly, and that doesn’t just happen overnight.Any responsible sword trainer will start off with a sword made from a nonmetal, lighter material and gradually work their way up to a real, legitimate steel sword

Any serious sword enthusiast will tell you that the katana is a truly one-of-a-kind weapon, not only in its appearance, but in the manner in which it is used as well. While some swords are intuitive when it comes to how one must train with them, the style associated with katana is completely unique, and therefore requires specialized training.#1: Choose Your Katana WiselyOf course, you can’t train with a katana without the katana itself. The katana has been around since the 12th century

A good number of sword enthusiasts will tell you that no culture produced finer swords than the Japanese, whose weapons were both some of the most effective swords ever produced, and some of the most visually stunning pieces to ever grace the world. Much of the history of Japanese swords revolves around the lore of the samurai, which is every bit as fascinating as the weapons that we still get to enjoy to this day.As you’ll see, each of these gorgeous weapons is deserving of a spot in yo

A lot of sword collectors spend enormous lengths of time maintaining their prized weapons, making sure that they’re oiled and stored at the right temperature and humidity level to last for a long time. There’s a growing number of collectors who are coming up with various ways to display these prized possessions, and more and more are becoming creative with the ways in which they show off their swords to those who enter their home.So, we’ll be weighing the pros and cons of each option, wh