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Close-up and full display views of a traditional katana with a black-wrapped handle, ornate guard, polished curved blade, and matching black scabbard.News

The Best Mini Katanas for Desk and Display in 2026

The Best Mini Katanas for Desk and Display in 2026 Quick Answer TL;DR The best mini katan...

Collage featuring iconic anime swords, including Guts' massive Dragon Slayer sword, a samurai wielding a katana, and Inuyasha holding the oversized Tessaiga blade.News

8 Anime Katanas Every Collector Wants to Own

8 Anime Katanas Every Collector Wants to Own Quick Answer TL;DR The best anime katanas fo...

Traditional katana and matching scabbard displayed on a wooden stand, with polished curved blades and black-wrapped handles against a wood-paneled background.News

Sharp vs Dull Replica Swords: Which One Should You Buy?

Sharp vs Dull Replica Swords: Which One Should You Buy? Quick Answer TL;DR In a sharp vs ...

Large sword collection displayed on a wall rack, featuring katanas, sabers, and other historical-style swords arranged against a red background.News

How to Display a Katana: Stands, Placement, and Safety Tips

How to Display a Katana: Stands, Placement, and Safety Tips Quick Answer TL;DR To properl...

Person carefully cleaning a katana blade with a cloth while the sword rests on a wooden stand.News

How to Care for a Carbon Steel Katana So It Lasts

Quick Answer TL;DR The core of any katana care guide for carbon steel is simple: keep the blade clean, keep it ...

Close-up of a katana with a brown-wrapped handle, ornate dragon-themed guard, and an engraved blade against a white background.News

Full Tang vs Half Tang Swords: What the Difference Means

Full Tang vs Half Tang Swords: What the Difference Means Quick Answer TL;DR The full tang...

Decorative katana with a black engraved blade and white-wrapped handle, displayed on a wooden stand with its patterned scabbard against a black background.News

1045 vs 1060 vs 1095 Carbon Steel: Which Katana Steel Is Best?

1045 vs 1060 vs 1095 Carbon Steel: Which Katana Steel Is Best? Quick Answer TL;DR For mos...

Three katanas displayed on wooden stands with scattered cherry blossom petals, while a hand reaches toward the center sword.News

How to Choose Your First Katana: A Beginner's Buying Guide

How to Choose Your First Katana: A Beginner's Buying Guide Quick Answer TL;DR When figuri...

Hooded warrior holding a katana in a misty courtyard at dusk, with cherry blossom petals drifting through the air.News

Kusabimaru Explained: The Iconic Swords of Sekiro

Kusabimaru and the Blades of Sekiro, Explained Quick Answer TL;DR The primary sekiro swor...