Sword Journal

Why Cheap Longquan Swords Are Ruining a 2,600-Y...

A DRACBLADE katana: 30,000 folds, 12 polishing stages, 3 to 6 days of one artisan's attention. Search "Longquan sword" on Amazon. Scroll for ten seconds. You will see $39 katanas...

How to Care for Your Collectible Sword: Mainten...

Preserving Your Blade for Generations Kangxi Sword scabbard detail - hand-carved Chinese Dragon motifA hand-forged sword from DRACBLADE is an heirloom-quality piece designed to last centuries. Proper care ensures your...

Carbon Steel vs Damascus Steel: A Complete Guid...

Understanding Sword Blade Materials Damascus steel blade - visible folded pattern-welded grain structureWhen choosing a collectible sword, the blade material is the single most important factor. At DRACBLADE, we forge...

Yue Fei: The Patriot General and the Longquan S...

Yue Fei: The Patriot General and the Longquan Sword That Defended the Song Dynasty | DRACBLADE Sword Journal Yue Fei: The Patriot General and the Longquan Sword That Defended the...

The First Emperor's Blade: Qin Shi Huang and th...

The First Emperor's Blade: Qin Shi Huang and the Longquan Sword Legacy Before the Terracotta Army stood in silent vigilance, before the Great Wall coiled across the northern frontier, China's...

Ou Yezi: The Father of Chinese Swordsmithing & ...

Ou Yezi: The Father of Chinese Swordsmithing & the Birth of the Longquan Sword Long before the samurai, before the katana, there was Ou Yezi - the master smith who...