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So, you’ve accumulated a nice collection of rare or valuable swords? Congratulations. Collecting swords is an immensely rewarding hobby. But, as you know, swords take up a decent amount of space, and thus require thoughtful storage.Every sword collector realizes at one point or another that they can’t just store their swords like they store their other possessions. You can’t pile them up under the bed or leave them in a box in the basement, because swords require special care due to

The nation under one swordDragon King pays homage to the renowned military leader, Oda Nobunaga of the Sengoku period in the Tenka Fubu Katana by Dragon King which was his motto “the nation under one sword.” Powerful, ruthless and audacious the Tenka Fubu Katana possesses all the elements that Oda Nobunaga was known for during his rule in medieval Japan.Most prominent on the tsuba (guard) features the kabuto of Oda Nobunaga and on the fuchi-kashira (pommel) the kabuto of his most bitter rival, T

The Many Functions of Ito Cord Wraps for SwordsThe traditional Ito cord wraps that are so often paired with collectibleJapanese swords are a cultural image with a long history, which have become increasingly popular over the years. Though they are certainly distinctive and aesthetically pleasing, with their intricate wrapping patterns and infinite color combinations, these iconic cords serve more purposes than simple decoration.Reinforcement of the TsukaThe tsuka, or hilt, of swords such as kata

The film Warcraft is based on the game World of Warcraft. It was focused on both storyline and on action sequences. The filmmakers knew that to do justice to the source material, they had to create a script with a comprehensive story and characters and the best battle sequencing that they could achieve. The sword fighting in the film was particularly well done. They achieved this with creating authentic swords, training the actors to fight with the sword, and with the right film direction and ed

Take just a moment to imagine the scene; you're a medieval knight caught in an intense and violent scrimmage to protect the stronghold of your king. Several enemy soldiers have made it over the walls brandishing spears, swords, and axes. You make your way toward one of them as the occasional arrow tings from your Armet, making you thankful for your helm. Suddenly, something hits you hard in the head sending you flying to the ground. It's an enemy axe. Momentarily you think you're dead. When the