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katana maintenance
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The Art and Precision of Sharpening a Katana Sword
Modern enthusiasts often stumble upon two extremes: the romanticized ideal of a samurai’s daily grind, or the misguided belief that a katana can be sharpened...
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The Art and Science of Wrapping a Samurai Sword Handle: Tradition Meets Precision
The process begins with raw materials: samegawa from horsehide, ito spun from hemp or silk, and ito-tsugi (wrapping glue) aged to a golden hue. A single...