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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.

Know Your Types of Swords

Date Published: 2015-04-27

By Adelia Ladson Swords have slashed and thrust their way through centuries, shaping history through battles and single combat. Developing from the dagger during the Bronze Age, they have continued to change and evolve into ... read more

Types of Blade Steel

Date Published: 2015-04-27

By Adelia Ladson When choosing a blade, consider the purpose you need it for and the tasks you need it to perform. Blades are made of steel but there is a variety of different "recipes" to the way the ingredients of steel ar... read more

A Katana is the Best Weapon Against a Vampire

Date Published: 2015-04-25

By Adelia Ladson I read a blog the other day that took a strong stance that whatever "The Walking Dead" may portray, a katana is not the best weapon against zombies. So, it got me thinking, "What monster is the best target... read more

Damascus Steel

Date Published: 2015-04-23

History of Damascus Steel The production of Damascus steel can be traced thousands of years ago to the country of India. To this day, no one knows the exact elements and heat components that ancient swordsm... read more

Villains Have the Best Weapons

Date Published: 2015-04-20

By Adelia Ladson You got to love a great villain because if it wasn't for them the heroes would have no purpose in life. Along with those villains goes their weapon of choice, which is usually just as badass as they are. H... read more

United Cutlery Brings TolKien Weapons to Life

Date Published: 2015-04-17

By Casey Tate Orcrist drawings and renderings. Orcrist drawings and renderings. Over the course of the past two decades, United Cutlery has brought to life a well-loved story, in vivid detail, by manufacturing... read more

Discreet Self-Defense is Important

Date Published: 2015-04-16

By Adelia Ladson As a woman, self-defense is very important to me because, in society, personal attacks on women are still more prevalent than on men. This is never going to change. The most important thing is to be ready an... read more

Top Ten Movie Swords

Date Published: 2015-04-15

By Adelia Ladson Listen up all of you sword collectors out there! True Swords has gathered together some of the most exceptional movie replica swords that you will ever see in one location. You will not find the variety in... read more

Here Are Some Creative Uses for Ninja Throwing Stars

Date Published: 2015-04-14

By Adelia Ladson We all know that throwing stars were an important weapon in a ninja's arsenal but I believe that their value is totally underestimated, as I have found a variety of uses for them apart from taking down a b... read more

Ninja Weapons and Tools of the Trade

Date Published: 2015-04-11

By Adelia Ladson Images like this one portray the ninja as dressing in all-black. Images like this one portray the ninja as dressing in all-black. During the 15th century in feudal Japan, the ninja became a pr... read more