The Tetsuren Journal
The Role of the Katana in Bushido: The Samurai Code
The katana is at the heart of Bushido, the samurai code. Discover its role in honour, discipline, ritual and loyalty.
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Famous Katanas and Their Stories
The Honjo Masamune, Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi, Muramasa, Mikazuki Munechika and Dojigiri Yasutsuna: five famous Japanese swords and their legends.
Samurai and Their Arms: Beyond the Katana
The katana was only one part of the samurai's panoply. Meet the wakizashi, yari, naginata, tantō, kanabō and yumi.
Everything About the Gunto Japanese Military Sword
The history, anatomy and craftsmanship of the Gunto, the Japanese military sword, and its place among collectors today.
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Where to Find the Moonveil Katana in Elden Ring
The Moonveil is one of Elden Ring's best katanas for sorcery builds. Here is what it requires and where to get it.
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The Sasumata: A Unique Japanese Edo-Period Pole
Discover the sasumata, the forked pole used in Edo-period Japan to restrain people without harming them, and its place in Japanese culture.
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Famous Katanas and Their Stories: National Treasures
From the lost Honjo Masamune to the mythical Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi, discover the stories behind Japan's most famous swords and national treasures.
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The Most Famous Katana Swordsmiths
From Masamune to Yoshindo Yoshihara, discover the master swordsmiths whose skill shaped the katana and the legends that surround their blades.
Samurai and the Katana: History and Anecdotes
The katana was far more than a sword to the samurai: it stood for honour and soul. Explore the history, rituals and anecdotes behind that bond.
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