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How To Hold A Katana Properly? (Hand Position Break Down) As someone interested in Katana-based martial arts, you have undoubtedly come across multiple instructors emphasizing the importance of gripping the handle. Kanata benefits from a precise grip style like most other delicate bladed weapons.  In iaitō and other modern katana styles, the grip focuses on flexibility. You would hold the katana with your left...

How to DIY Tameshigiri Material for Cutting? Tameshigiri is an ancient art. If you are into Japanese swords, then you would know that it is all about doing cutting tests. It is done in an elegant way which makes it a spectacle in itself. But you do not need exquisite materials for some super rare materials to make for use in cutting. You can...

How To Cut With A Katana In The Right Way? Most people think cutting with a sword is simple. You move it over your head and slash it down on whatever unlucky thing is in front of you. But if you've spent any time with a katana, you'd know that's not true. The Katana has a very distinctive cutting style. The fundamental blade motions...

Nowadays, you can build your own katana sword, customizing them according to your taste and requirement online. But things were not that easy in ancient Japan, or if you want your katana to be made 100% traditionally. Table of Content: Katana Material Katana Forging Process Shaping and Refinement Katana Heat Treatment Finalization The traditional katana making involves many detailed steps. First, the material called...

Build Your Own Katana: A Complete Guide  If you're a martial artist, a collector, or a history buff, you've probably dreamed of owning a katana sword at some point in your life. A personalized katana is a sophisticated way to express someone's distinctive personality. But you must know the background and composition of a Katana,  before you can own one that best suits your...

Know what to looking for when buying Katana in Canada

What to consider when buying Katana online People may feel dazzled by numerous online stores when planing to buy a Katana. Not sure how to pick the best one? here are some tips: 1) Check reviews on website first. You need to know what other people, who have bought Katanas from this store, said and evaluated before making your decision. Sometimes people may also...

                     Can I legally own a Katana/Sword in Canada? Yes, in Canada you can legally own or buy a sword/Katana as sword is not defined as prohibited weapon or restricted weapon from https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-46/page-13.html#h-117002: Prohibited weapon means (a) a knife that has a blade that opens automatically by gravity or centrifugal force or by hand pressure applied to...

  Swords are generally not classified as prohibited weapons in Australia, except in Victoria where you couldn't carry weapons like flick knives, daggers or swords without a special exemption or police permit.  Consequently, if you are a Victorian, make sure you have the Prohibited Weapons Permit and are over 18 before buying a Katana or sword.If you are from other states in AU, there is no permit or license needed, but you must obey local and state laws. Nevertheless, if a sword is concealed or appears to be something other than a sword, for example, hidden in a walking stick, it is classified...

Welcome to the world of swords, If this is your first time buying a Katana, online or offline, it could be a fun, yet overwhelming process. There is excess information out there and you might have a hard time deciding what to buy now. No worries, in this post we will break down the important points to consider when buying your first samurai sword....