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June 16, 2025

The blades of Japan: a typology of purpose and design

A condensed view on how tachi, katana, wakizashi, and other iconic blades evolved through design, physics, and battlefield needs. A small dive into Japanese sword types from a STEM perspective. Continue reading

Trivia

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June 16, 2025

Parts of the Japanese sword

The Japanese sword has different parts, each of those having a unique name. This post is about a quick reference to these parts. Continue reading

Trivia

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