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Maintaining the Edge on Your Ninja Sword
A ninja sword, also sometimes called a ninjato, is a relatively short, single-edged sword with a tanto point, very similar to a katana except that the blade lacks a katana’s signature curve. That being said, maintenance (and appropriate use) of these two sword patterns is effectively the same. Here’s what you need to know about keeping the edge of your ninjato in slicing...

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2026-08-20 11:09:42 -

Maintaining an Automatic Stiletto
An automatic stiletto can be quite a fidget-friendly tool, and it can be a practical tool to carry as well, if only for defensive applications. Of course, you need to know how to maintain it as well, if you expect it to last. Here are some high-level notes. Keep it sharp. They say a sharp knife is a safe knife because it takes less force to use it to cut something. The same is...

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2026-08-19 08:02:37 -

5 Ways an Automatic OTF Knife Is Better Than an Out the Side Auto
There are arguably a lot more out-the-side knives out there than there are out the front knives, especially in the realm of automatic knives, or autos. With that concept being broached, here are 5 reasons an automatic OTF knife might be a better match for you than an equivalent OTS, or out the side, knife. They’re Just As Fast If Not Faster Automatic knives get a lot...

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2026-08-13 08:07:05 -

How the Clay Tempering Process of Japanese Swords Works
One of the most distinctive attributes of traditional Japanese swords is the “hamon” or “hamon” line, which is a wavy line at the edge of the blade that shows where the clay tempering process took place. This is not just cosmetic, it is a mark of quality if it is authentic. Here’s what you need to know. What Clay Tempering Does When a Japanese...

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2026-08-13 07:20:26 -

Can a Katana with a Damascus Blade Be Battle Ready?
Traditionally, Japanese swords have been made with a type of steel called tamahagane, which is derived from iron sand, then forged and tempered using a process known as yaki-ire, or clay-tempering, which produces a harder edge, a softer, more shock-resistant spine, and a characteristic, wavy hamon line near the edge. Today, some modern katanas and other Japanese swords are made with Damascus...

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2026-08-10 13:25:47 -

What to Look for in Replica Swords from The Hobbit
Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit trilogy, like The Lord of The Rings, has a loyal fanbase, and there is a strong market for replicas from the movies, especially swords from The Hobbit. Yet not all replicas are made to the same level of quality and authenticity. This short guide will break down some of the details associated with that, and how to determine you’ll be putting your...

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2026-08-10 13:17:19 -

About Glamdring, Gandalf’s Sword in the Hobbit
There is a very famous scene in Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit after Gandalf assists Bilbo and Thorin’s Company in their escape from the trolls, in which the hobbit, the dwarves, and the wizard raid their treasure store in the cave in which the trolls were living. This is where Bilbo found Sting, Thorin found Orcrist, and Gandalf found Glamdring. Here’s a little more to know about...

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2026-07-30 09:48:00 -

About Wooden Handle Katanas (The Real Name, What They’re Used for and More)
For some of you looking for more information on realistic katanas or other Japanese swords, you might be interested in learning more about wooden handle katana swords, or even buying one. In the former case, these are actually a special type of sword that was not intended for combat. This short post will tell you all you need to know from a high level. Wooden Handle...

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2026-07-27 07:33:43 -

About Tengen’s Swords
Tengen Uzui is one of the more memorable supporting characters from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. Tall and extremely well-built, Tengen Uzui is well-known for his extreme strength and stamina, as well as for his ability to individually control his muscles; in one instance, he was able to temporarily stop his heart to prevent poison from circulating around his body. However, he is also...

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2026-07-16 10:14:01 -

5 Ways to Tell If an Anime Cosplay Sword Is Legit (Plus Some Red Flags)
If you landed here because you want to add an anime cosplay sword to your collection, like a replica from Bleach or Demon Slayer, but you don’t just want to get a wallhanger, then here are some things to look for to make sure you aren’t throwing good money after bad. It comes with a certificate of authenticity. This is just one way to ensure that the quality of the...

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2026-07-15 08:10:15 -

A Quick Guide to Ninja Swords
Have you ever seen a sword that looks like a katana in pretty much all respects, but which has a straight blade instead of a curved blade? You’re probably looking at a ninja sword pattern, known as a ninjato. Here’s your primer on what these traditional Japanese swords were. What Is Ninjutsu? Ninjutsu is a discipline practiced by a ninja, also known as a shinobi. A...

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