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• What Makes It a Real Samurai Sword?

  by True Swords 3 hours ago

  There are lots of wallhanger swords out there that are hardly useful for more than putting up on display, and that is true for many Japanese sword replicas, too.  So how can you tell if your katana or wakizashi is a “real” samurai sword? Here are just a few of the main things ...
• 7 Sword Misconceptions (See If You Knew Them)

  by True Swords 4 hours ago

  Since swords are now exotic items to most of us, there is a lot of misinformation surrounding them, and plenty of misconceptions that just won’t seem to die. With that said, here are 7 of the worst of them. Check your knowledge against these 7 sword myths and see if you knew any bet...
• Axe “Blade” Terminology: Understanding Basic Terms

  by True Swords 5 hours ago

  Axe terminology is a bit different from knives and other bladed tools, but these implements have a long history of use in forestry, battle, and elsewhere. One of the most iconic tools in all of human history, there are many axe blade patterns, each of which is used for different applicatio...
• Realistic Katanas: What Makes Them Expensive?

  by True Swords Jun 1

  Japanese swords are legendary not only for the skill needed by those who carry them, but also for the intricate craftsmanship that is required in their creation. Creating a realistic katana is one of the most demanding forms of craftsmanship. It is not a process you can rush or simplify. E...
• About Demon Slayer Rengoku’s Sword

  by True Swords May 21

  In Demon Slayer, Kyojuro Rengoku is among the most fearsome of all the Demon Slayer Corps and is best known as the Flame Hashira, or “fire breathing” Hashira, reflected by his fiery red-and-yellow appearance. He was also one of the most skilled and accomplished swordsmen of the entire c...
• What Makes the Ninja Sword Different?

  by True Swords May 21

  When people picture a Ninja Sword, they often imagine a short, straight weapon carried across the back: sharp, dark, and silent. That image is strikingly different from the elegant curve of a samurai’s katana. Yet the truth behind the ninja sword is layered with mystery, practicality...
• The Samurai Sword Cane: From Secret Weapon to Modern Self-Defense Tool

  by True Swords May 13

  In Japanese history, weapons were never just tools of war; they were expressions of ingenuity, discipline, and survival. Among the most fascinating of these is the samurai sword cane, a weapon that combined stealth with practicality. What looked like an ordinary walking stick could, in reality,...
• Upgrade Your Carry with an Automatic Stiletto

  by True Swords May 11

  If you already carry a stiletto, it might be time to upgrade to an automatic stiletto. If you don’t carry a stiletto at all, let’s change that right now.  Here are some of the biggest selling points of this pattern of knife featuring automatic deployment. Speed of Deployment&...
• An OTS vs. OTF Knife: Which Is Best for You?

  by True Swords May 11

  In the world of automatic knives, or autos, there are two basic configurations, of course, keeping everything at as high a level as is reasonable here.  These are OTS and OTF knives, which stand for “out the side” and “out the front” respectively.  But is an OTS o...
• Forging Middle-Earth: What It Takes to Make Lord of the Rings Swords

  by True Swords May 11

  Bringing Tolkien’s world to the screen required more than costumes, landscapes, and special effects; it demanded weapons that felt real. All of the Lord of the Rings swords are not just a piece of set dressing; it is a character in its own right, tied to history, culture, and destiny...
• The Bleach Bankai Sword You Need

  by True Swords May 6

  In the anime Bleach, a sword is never just a weapon. It reflects the soul of the person who wields it. That idea is especially true for Kurosaki Ichigo and his Bleach Bankai sword, Tensa Zangetsu. If you are looking for a replica of this iconic sword, you should expect more than a basic bl...
• The Demon Slayer Black Sword: Is It the Strongest?

  by True Swords May 6

  For many Demon Slayer fans, few weapons spark as much debate as Tanjiro Kamado’s black Nichirin sword. It is often described as ominous, rare, and even feared within the Demon Slayer Corps. But does that reputation mean it is the strongest sword in the series? The answer is more nuanced. The&n...