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Norimitsu Odachi: Who on Earth Could Have Wielded Such a Sword?

In Japan lies a unique sword: the Norimitsu Ōdachi. This special sword is incredibly long - over 12 feet. While some have speculated it was made ...

Top 5 Zanpakutō in Bleach

There are many Zanpakutō in Bleach, so many that it feels like a momentous task to come up with a top 5. However, we feel we owe it to our readers...

The Companion Sword - The Wakizashi

Akihiko was nervous. He had just been called by his daimyō (feudal lord). Walking up the incline to the nearest gate in the imposing wall, easily...

The Magic of the “Blood Groove” (Bo-Hi)

Kuna was frustrated. It seemed no matter how hard or long she practiced, she never could make her sword move as fast as she wanted it to. Her teac...

Sword Maintenance and Care

The antique sword business is without a doubt booming, but it’s unlikely you’d want your own swords to have an antiquated look ahead of their time....