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Hideyoshi's Sword Hunt of 1588: Why It Happened and What It Changed
Hideyoshi's Sword Hunt of 1588: Why It Happened and What It Changed

November 06, 2026

Toyotomi Hideyoshi's 1588 order to collect farmers' weapons: what the edict said, how it was carried out, and why historians see it as a change of status more than disarmament.

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A Loose Katana Handle: Finding the Rattle and Knowing When to Stop
A Loose Katana Handle: Finding the Rattle and Knowing When to Stop

October 30, 2026

Where handle rattles come from, how to check safely, when a mekugi needs replacing, and when to stop using the sword.

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Ulfberht Swords: What Metallurgy Revealed About a Viking-Age Mystery
Ulfberht Swords: What Metallurgy Revealed About a Viking-Age Mystery

October 23, 2026

Around 170 Viking-age blades bear the name Ulfberht. Microscope studies show some were made of crucible steel and many were copies. Here is what we know.

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Sword Etiquette in the Dojo: Bowing, Carrying, Passing and Placing a Sword
Sword Etiquette in the Dojo: Bowing, Carrying, Passing and Placing a Sword

October 16, 2026

The bows, carrying positions and ways of passing and placing a sword taught in many dojo, and why schools differ.

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