Japanese Sword Fundamentals
Collecting Japanese Swords
HISTORY
Learn about the evolution of the Japanese sword and how the modern form of nihonto has evolved over time.
SCHOOLS & TRADITIONS
Discover the five traditions and learn about the associated schools of swordsmithing, gaining and understanding of how to attribute swords according to their physical characteristics.
TERMINOLOGY
Detailed information is provided on traditional terminology, which will facilitate a better understanding of many of the Japanese swords texts that are available for reference.
TRANSLATION
Learn about how Japanese sword inscriptions are structured and start on the path to being able to translation mei and nengo on your own.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
You will be onboarded into the basics of care and maintenance, to help insure that your swords are preserved for future owners and future generations to come