Few objects carry the weight of Japanese history quite like the Honjo Masamune. It was not just...
Asian Swords
Asian swords have a rich history that spans millennia, with each culture across Asia developing its own unique styles and techniques. These swords not only served as weapons of war but also as symbols of status, craftsmanship, and cultural identity.
The Kukri is one of the most recognisable blades ever produced. Closely associated with the Gurkhas of...
The barong is one of the defining blades of the southern Philippines, especially among Moro communities such...
Compact, sharp and built with purpose, the Tanto blade is one of the most recognisable weapons from...
Asian swords form an enormous part of global martial heritage. Each region shaped blades around its own...
Let’s talk swords. More specifically: when exactly did the iconic samurai sword, yes, the sleek, razor-edged curved...
The Tang era produced some of the most influential military technologies in East Asia, and among these...
Japan’s sword history isn’t just about the katana. That curved, elegant blade has monopolised pop culture so...
The Bronze Jian is one of the earliest known forms of the Chinese double-edged straight sword, a...
The Byeolun-Geom (별운검), translated as “Star-Cloud Sword”, is one of the more enigmatic blades from late Joseon...