This guide is intended as a reference for buying modern Japanese swords, as my knowledge of pre-modern and antique swords is limited. Buying a Japanese sword is complicated enough; buying one on eBay can be...
What is a sageo?Sageo are cords, usually silk or cotton, attached to the kurikata and is used to tie the Japanese sword scabbard to secure it to the Obi belt or hakama when worn. There are several...
Just a few years ago, if you wanted a 12" GI Joe-sized samurai action figure, this would've meant finding someone able to build a very expensive custom-made figure. While many of today's 1/6 scale samurai...