A Brief History of the Jian Sword
Posted by Sword N Armory on Nov 24th 2020
Many sword enthusiasts fixate on Japanese swords,
and for good reason. Japanese swords are
associated with exceptional craftsmanship, and the rich history is as
intriguing as the beautiful weapons themselves.
But it’s time to explore the contribution that the Chinese have made to
the history of swords, as today we will be taking a look at the history of the
Jian sword.The History of the Jian SwordThe Jian sword is perhaps the most well-known of all
of the Chinese swords, and was develop
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Practice Sword Training: When to Move from Foam to Wood
Posted by Sword N Armory on Nov 12th 2020
Anyone who takes sword training seriously knows that you can’t
just start off with a real deal steel weapon and hope for the best. Training with a sword, if you’re going to do
it the proper way, relies on slowly building up to the ability to use a sword
properly, efficiently and responsibly, and that doesn’t just happen overnight.Any responsible sword trainer will start off with a
sword made from a nonmetal, lighter material and gradually work their way up to
a real, legitimate steel sword
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How to Train with a Katana
Posted by Sword N Armory on Oct 30th 2020
Any serious sword enthusiast will tell you that the katana is
a truly one-of-a-kind weapon, not only in its appearance, but in the manner in
which it is used as well. While some
swords are intuitive when it comes to how one must train with them, the style
associated with katana is completely unique, and therefore requires specialized
training.#1: Choose Your Katana WiselyOf course, you can’t train with a katana without the
katana itself. The katana has been
around since the 12th century
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What are the Key Differences Between Samurai and Katana Swords?
Posted by Sword N Armory on Oct 24th 2020
A good number of sword enthusiasts will tell you that
no culture produced finer swords than the
Japanese, whose weapons were both some of the most effective swords ever
produced, and some of the most visually stunning pieces to ever grace the
world. Much of the history of Japanese
swords revolves around the lore of the samurai, which is every bit as
fascinating as the weapons that we still get to enjoy to this day.As you’ll see, each of these gorgeous weapons is
deserving of a spot in yo
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Sword Displaying: Wall or Stand
Posted by Sword N Armory on Oct 12th 2020
A lot of sword
collectors spend enormous lengths of time maintaining their prized weapons,
making sure that they’re oiled and stored at the right temperature and humidity
level to last for a long time. There’s a
growing number of collectors who are coming up with various ways to display
these prized possessions, and more and more are becoming creative with the ways
in which they show off their swords to those who enter their home.So, we’ll be weighing the pros and cons of each
option, wh
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