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According to the American Iron & Steel Institute (AISI), Steel can be categorized into four basic groups based on the chemical compositions: Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Stainless Steel, Tool Steel. 1. Carbon Steel   Carbon steel has become a popul..

1. How often do I need to oil / maintain my katana?     If you do tameshigiri with your blade, wipe off your blade immediately after each mat you just finish cutting. Apply some mineral oil before each noto/sheathing. Basically keep your blade ..

1. The sword blade is full tang which is double pegged with two bamboo mekugi pins for added security, we have no rat tail tang blades. It can be fully disassembled and assembled.       2. Our sword blade is fully handmade, sharpened, and hand ..

How to choose a Blade   There are many types of Japanese swords that differ by size, shape, field of application and method of manufacture. Some of the more commonly known types of Japanese swords are the katana, wakizashi, odachi, tachi.     ..

HanBon Forge provides a custom engraving service for blades. Engravings add a personal touch to your sword and make it a unique gift.What types of engravings are available?Text engravings: You can have any language engraved, including Chinese, Englis..

How to distinguish fake and real Hamon?Before answering this question, you have to figure out what is the Hamon. Hamon is that wavy line on the cutting edge of a katana. Traditionally, this wavy effect is achieved by differential hardening. The diffe..

How to tie SAGEO knot?   This blog presents a simple way of Japanese sword tying your Sageo into a Ronin Knot.   Want a unique sword? Feel free to contact us Skype: hanbon-sword Phone:..

Japanese Sword Using Difference Of Katana And Wakizashi     Katana is suitable for long distance attacks. In actual combat, japanese sword users use katana more frequently than wakizashi because of its superiority of length. Nowdays, because its l..

Japanese Sword Polishing And Sharping   Japanese sword (日本刀,nihontō) is one of several types of traditionally made swords from Japan. There are many types of Japanese swords that differ by size, shape, field of application and method of manufacture..

Enjoy The Beautiful Japanese Sword Tsuba   Tsuba(guard) as an important parts of Japanese sword, and has been made into many different styles. Even there are a lots of professional workers who major in tsuba processing.  In Japan, with the developm..

Japanese Sword In Famous Movies   Japanese sword (日本刀,nihontō) is one of most traditionally swords which come from Japan. There are many types of Japanese swords that different from size, shape, field of application and method of manufacture. Some ..

How to make a sword Shirasaya?   This blog will introduce the processing and workmanship of making a japanese sword shirasaya. Shirasaya means plain wood storage scabbard, it is natural saya without any chemical treatment. Hanbon Forge has many thi..