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Iroha vs. Mina.

“I AM A WARRIOR” – THE STORY OF EDDIE NG You there! You, sir or ma’am, who is reading this! You probably train martial arts, huh? You go to the gym. If so, you’ll understand this story. If not, the understanding will take a bit more time. Read on. Eddie Ng believes in the universality of martial arts. Everyone should try martial arts. Not everyone has to fight, but everyone should try it. Why?…

One of the things that makes Japan unique are Japanese swords. There are old swords that were made even as early as before 1600s. During this time there was no guns yet. There were new swords made during what others refer to as the peaceful Tokugawa. This peaceful period was followed by an age where there were fights. These were reflected in the way these swords were made. These blades became very heavy. After this period there was again a time of peace where swords miths only produce two swords for each month. It was during this period when there were about a hundred swordsmiths. During this period, swords were viewed as artistic items used for decorating purposes.

The game of identifying where each of the Japanese swords were made gives people pleasure especially those that are interested in these artistic expressions.  Generally speaking, the swords look like the same however, when you look closely at the details you will notice the difference. There are different shapes and sizes of swords because of the differences in fighting styles. It was the kind of period and battle involve that dictates the overall appearance of these blades. Observing the overall shape and curvature of a particular sword can divulge its age. This is especially true for those who are familiar with what age each of the swords were made based on the previously mentioned characteristics.  

There’s a difference in tips where there are two different sizes: large and small tips. There is also a difference where these blades were created like kitchen knives that were produce in the East are referred to as Shinogi-tukuri whereas those that were made in the West are known as Hira-tukuri. Long swords were worn during the medieval period and are slung edge downwards. Moving on to the 16th Century, the katana mount was designed to be word edge upwards and thrush through the sash. These was the period when fighters rather walk on foot than ride on horseback.

Custom Samurai Swords are known the world over for its cutting ability. Generally you need to look for well-made and functional swords since these are considered to be high quality made ones. In fact it’s all about the quality that should make this sword appeal to you. This could be a once in a lifetime event for you. This simply means that you should take the time to study what goes into this sword. Japanese swordsmithing is a labor intensive process where these master swordsmiths forge traditional blades. Each of the sword blades are forged in different profiles and different thickness in terms of blades. The way that these swords are grind are different as well. You have the choice to choose to go totally traditional or modern with the way these swords are forged.

Things to Know When Buying Custom Samurai Swords

• Steel. It is actually the kind of steel that makes these blades extraordinary. With the latest development technology has produce the purest form of steel with the least impurities. Choose steel with even distribution of carbon since no weak post will appear when the craftsman finishes forging your blade. A fine grain blade means there is less likelihood of breakage and deflection

• Hand Forged. Authentic Samurai swords are hand forged. These are made by skilled craftsman and are worth the money invested on it. These are one of a kind blades that are entirely unique. These are far from being categorize as mass produce. Think handmade and that is what you will get for each works of art because these can be categorize as such

• Heat Treated Edge. This changes the blade into a different molecular structure. Do read reviews if the seller sells heat treated sword since there are times when swords are polish to make them appear as if these are heat treated

• Polish. Polishing will bring your sword to its final shape. The success and failure of your sword depends on this process. This is also a tedious long process however, it does in no way contribute to its final beauty

• Balance. Some modern day made swords cannot withstand the strains of repeated use. This is an important consideration when you train

• Historically Base Design and Shape. Genuine Samurai swords do follow historical tradition. The real Samurai swords depicts the feudal era gone by unlike some of the modern designs sold today. Keep in mind that warriors of the past do depend on these blades during battle. The shape of the sword will actually give it the strength that it needs when performing

• Mounting. This is compose of the saya and tsuka which are made of wood and house the blade of the sword to avoid getting damage. In other words this is a container that stores the blade to protect it