Katana Info

How To Maintain A Katana? A heritage of Japanese history, the Katana is one of the most well-known swords in the world. It is mostly owned by martial arts enthusiasts with a knack for collecting swords. The katana generally has a single-edged curved blade made of high-carbon steel that can rust over time.  Given that it is not a cheap investment, knowing how to maintain...

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...