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How much do our swords weigh?
Regardless of the steel type, our swords weigh more or less 1kg. The weight depends on the material of the fittings, length, width, and...
Kakizome and Geisha’s Blade calligraphy scrolls
Kakizome translates to “first writing”, which is a Japanese term for the first calligraphy written at the beginning of the year.
Kakiz...
Geisha’s Blade Samurai Armor at KFC Commercial
Have your already seen KFC's newest commercial? This was aired last September 28, 2017. Now that the commercial has been released in th...
Geisha’s Blade with Ryu Lim and Parokya Ni Edgar
Cutting Party with Forged in Fire Champion: Ryu Lim and Parokyo ni Edgar
Aldwin of Geisha's Blade 芸者の刃 , Ryu Lim, Blacksmith - Forged ...
Geisha’s Blade Samurai Armors at “Nilalang” Movie 2015
Check out the trailer and behind the scenes photos of the movie "Nilalang" - an official entry to the 2015 ...
Hunt for the Higonokami in Kyoto
Last May 2015, we went to Japan for the purpose of furthering my martial arts training, but because my sensei was still in a different ...
What is a daisho?
Photo credit: Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Bone-dry bamboo tameshigiri
We really don't recommend cutting dry bamboo because it's very hard and will damage the blade. We've done this before without damaging ...
Visit to the Japanese Sword Museum & Tamahagane
Last February 2015, we went to Japan to attend our sensei’s biennial martial arts festival and to further my martial arts training. Thi...
Musha Shugyo – A Warrior’s Pilgrimage
Written by Fulbert Navarro - Cebu, Philippines
Musha Shugyo or a warrior’s pilgrimage is a concept adopted by the Japanese samurai whe...