Sword Journal

Longquan Sword Forging: The Ancient Art of Drag...

Longquan Sword Forging: The Ancient Art of Dragon Spring Bladesmithing Discover the secrets of Longquan sword forging (????????) - a 2,600-year-old tradition of Chinese bladesmithing that produces some of the...

Longquan Sword: The 2,600-Year Legacy of China'...

Longquan Sword: The 2,600-Year Legacy of China's Legendary Blade For over two millennia, the name Longquan (??) has been synonymous with the pinnacle of Chinese swordsmithing. Kangxi Sword scabbard detail...

How to Choose the Perfect Katana: A Complete Bu...

Hand-forged katana - 1060 carbon steel clay-tempered blade full tangChoosing the perfect katana is both an art and a science. Whether you're a martial artist, collector, or first-time buyer, understanding...

Carbon Steel vs Stainless Steel Swords: Which i...

Pine Crane Sword - Damascus steel blade with alloy fittingsOne of the most common questions we hear at DRACBLADE is whether carbon steel or stainless steel makes a better sword....