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Read about all things sword related here at the True Swords blog. Whether you want to know learn the history of modern katana, or how medieval swords were forged, you can learn about it here! We'll keep you up to date on all the new blades from the best sword makers like Shinwa, Musashi and even Cold Steel. There will be humor, learning and even awesome cutting demonstration videos and photos. Bookmark this page to always get the latest scoop on everything sword related.

How to Buy A Samurai Sword

Date Published: 2015-05-18

By Adelia Ladson Here’s just a little bit of history about the Samurai, first, before I talk about making your sword purchase. The Samurai were an aristocratic warrior class in feudal Japan. They actually carried two swor... read more

Displaying Your Sword

Date Published: 2015-05-15

By Adelia Ladson Based on what kind of space you have, there are a couple of ways to display your sword or swords. You can display them with a freestanding display system or a wall-mounted display system. Both kinds of st... read more

How to Throw a Knife

Date Published: 2015-05-13

By Adelia Ladson Knife throwing is an age-old pastime both as recreation and as friendly competition that has brought hours of fun to friends and families. It has become a worldwide sport with associations that sponsor co... read more

How to Clean a Samurai Sword

Date Published: 2015-05-13

By Adelia Ladson This is a complete sword cleaning kit. This is a complete sword cleaning kit. If you have invested your time and money in choosing and purchasing the beautiful Samurai Sword, of your dreams,... read more

What is an OTF Knife

Date Published: 2015-05-05

By Adelia Ladson For those of you who might not know, when you see a knife listed as an OTF, it stands for "out-the-front" and means that it is a knife with a blade that extends straight from the handle. The important thin... read more

Types of Blade Points

Date Published: 2015-05-04

By Adelia Ladson If you've been looking for a knife and you are not a collector or connoisseur you may not know the difference between the different blade points that are available to you. When purchasing a knife, this is ... read more

Our Favorite Super Heroes

Date Published: 2015-05-04

By Adelia Ladson Super Heroes have been a part of our lives since we were kids and picked up that first comic book or saw that first action-packed cartoon or live-action movie. We love them because, in a way, we want to be... read more

Putting Together the Perfect Suit of Armor

Date Published: 2015-05-02

By Adelia Ladson If you really want to look impressive and authentic when participating in a Medieval cosplay event, than you should consider putting together the right collection of armor to wear. The right costuming not ... read more

What is the Difference Between Anime and Manga?

Date Published: 2015-04-30

By Adelia Ladson As any connoisseur will tell you there is a big difference between Anime and Manga and don't make the mistake of getting them confused. According to Wikipedia, Anime is "a term used to refer to Japanese an... read more

In a Fight, Who Would Win? Worf or Jon Snow

Date Published: 2015-04-29

By Adelia Ladson I love epic battles in movies, television or on the pages of comic books. Nothing is more exciting than two competitors fighting to the death with or without weapons causing major damage to buildings, stre... read more