Category: Swords

In today’s article, we explore the top 15 Swords from the entire history of Magic: the Gathering. Each sword’s functionalities and characteristics are presented to help you become more familiar with them and assemble the perfect deck using the most appropriate weapons! Honorable Mentions Sword of the Realms: Released in 2021 in Kaldheim, this dual…

The scorching hot sun blazes down on a ragged grass field as tension builds. Standing at each end of the field are two men who are suited up in heavy silver plated armor complete with a shield and a broad sword. As if someone had pressed play on a movie, a scene from a medieval…

Have you ever played a game that took forever to come out, only to find yourself wondering, “What the hell were they doing for all this time, anyway?” The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is not one of those games. It has taken Nintendo five years to release a game in this series developed exclusively…

The town of Setouchi in Okayama Prefecture is home to the Osafune Japanese Sword Museum. Osafune, a village in the archaic province Bizen, has been a mecca of Japanese swordmaking since the late Heian period (794-1185). The area was known at one time as “the land of a thousand smiths” as the region was abundant…

From November 3rd until December 10th, 2017, Nezu Museum is holding an exhibition of some of the most exquisite swords and sword fittings in Japan. It features the collection of Toshimo Mitsumura, a Meiji period businessman and founder of the Mitsumura Printing Company. In the gallery, many works have bilingual commentaries, and the exhibition is…

From the “kissaki” tip through the gentle curve of the blade, to the intricately designed “tsuba” hand guard and hilt, the traditional Japanese sword can be a work of art as well as a fearsome weapon. For Paul Martin, who grew up in London’s East End, it was seeing the classic 1974 gangster film “The…

Four remarkably well-preserved Roman swords, dating back nearly 2,000 years, have been unearthed in a cave near the Dead Sea, announced the Israel Antiquities Authority. Hidden behind stalactites in the Desert of Jericho, these swords, complete with scabbards, guards, and handles, offer an extraordinary glimpse into the past. The discovery occurred in June within Israel’s…

This volume is an invaluable resource for both new enthusiasts and experienced collectors of traditionally forged Japanese blades-whether long swords, short swords, or daggers. Nobuo Nakahara, a Japanese sword researcher and lecturer, takes a rational and discriminating approach to sword appreciation, closely examining long-held ideas and reevaluating them from a historical and functional perspective. His…

Japanese samurai swords, known as “katana” or “nihonto”, are renowned for their craftsmanship, sharpness, and historical significance. An authentic katana possesses distinctive features that have remained consistent throughout Japan’s rich history. Here are five essential elements of Japanese samurai swords that enthusiasts and collectors should know: 1. Blade The heart and soul of a Japanese…

Japanese swords, renowned the world-over, owe their artistry to ancient Emperor Gotoba and the skilled craftsmen he attracted. Crowdfunding now aims to save the art with a twelve-sword project. In the 3rd year of Jōkyu (1221) in the Kamakura period, the cloistered Emperor Gotoba (1180-1239) raised an army to attack the Hojo Regents of the…