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Showing posts with label Bokken Samurai Swords. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bokken Samurai Swords. Show all posts
Why is an Iaido Bokken necessary? The Iaido Bokken is necessary for several reasons. The first and foremost is that it is the safeste and best way to practice drawing. You get a real sense of how it feels and you learn to perfect your grip, your stance and your movements.
A bonus about this particular Iaido Bokken, the SE-550 is that it also comes with an awesome wooden scabbard that has a magnetic device to simulate the way an actual katana locks in the sayas koiguchi with the habaki. Also, you get the added benefit of actually being able to re-sheath the Iaido Bokken, thus perfecting your re-sheath technique.
It goes without saying that this is the safest way to practice the art of the draw, especially if you are a beginner as you do not want to train with a live blade and have any sort of accident. This is also an economical way to train as this Iaido Bokken ismuch less expensive then a non live Iai Sword. Of course, saying that, after you have gained your confidence in your draw, you can upgrade to a non live blade and then eventually move up to a live blade, where you will have the experience needed from training first.
If you want to start your training now, purchase your Bokken sword and if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to help you. Be sure to also go to our home page and sign up to become a SamuraiSupply.com Member and you will receive monthly coupons, discounts and MUCH MORE!
There is no such thing as the mythic Samurai Swordsman who never loses, the swordsman so skilled that no man would dare approach him for fear of losing their head. Such a figure is the work of cinematic deception found in pop culture films from American and Japanese film makers alike.
It is a good thing that I am writing this rather than giving a public speech. I don’t think I could have said all of that with a straight face. There is at least one swordsman whose life and skill have become legend, and who’s name will never be forgotten. Miyamoto Musashi. Arguably, he was the greatest swordsman in Japanese history, perhaps even in the world. He lost one duel in his early life, and vowed never to lose again, a promise he kept. He fought over 60 duels and never lost, though he once came to a tie.
His dueling style was unlike anything that the Samurai of his time had seen before. Being taller than most in his day, Miyamoto likewise required a longer sword than most. He did not fight with this sword alone, however. A Samurai typically carried two swords worn on the waist at any given time, a practice put into law by the Tokugawa Shogunate. The two swords were the long sword, or katana, and the short sword, or wakazashi. Miyamoto fought with both swords, one in each hand, simultaneously. To be able to do this adequately takes a great deal of skill, let alone doing it with the proficiency that has earned Musashi’s place in the annals of history.
Musashi himself actually fought against Tokugawa and his army at the Battle of Sekigahara, choosing instead to side with the army of Ishida Mitsunari. Though Musashi’s personal achievements during this battle were great, the Ishida Army lost, resulting in the establishment of the Tokugawa regime.
Years later, Miyamoto Musashi defeated another legendary swordsman of the era named Sasaki Kojiro. What’s more, Miyamoto used only one sword in this duel; a sword he carved out of a boat oar while on his way to the island where the duel was to be held. The fight lasted mere moments and resulted in Kojiro’s death.
It is said that Musashi became somewhat disgusted with killing men in duels, and would do whatever it took to avoid being challenged in the first place. It is rumored that he actually stopped bathing and wore the same dirty clothes for weeks or months at a time, resulting in a stomach-churning stench that would keep would-be challengers from even wanting to approach him, let alone fight him.
Musashi’s book, the Book of Five Rings, gives instructions to young swordsmen seeking to hone their skills both in battle and in individual dueling. The book has been adapted to business practices by companies around the world, and is seen as a corporate success tool. Whether Miyamoto would approve or not, who can say for sure.
What I can say is that Musashi Swords is a company which produces swords from their forge in China, and their swords often feature the two-ring iron tsuba design which was actually on Miyamoto’s personal blades. For the company to name themselves after such a legendary swordsman is a bold claim, but one which is not all talk. Musashi Swords offers many blades at economical prices, allowing people in our day and age who are suffering side-effects from the global economy to still collect swords without spending too much. In fact, their basic katana is offered for a mere $50.
However, for the collector who wants a Musashi Sword that is truly worthy of holding the name of a mythic swordsman, the Musashi Elite Samurai Sword (SS700-1) is a higher end blade that commands respect. The two-ring tsuba is done in an oxidized copper, giving it that aged and legendary appearance. The blade is hand forged from carbon steel and clay tempered, resulting in a hamon, or temper line, which is natural and beautiful. To clarify, the hamon is a part of the blade which must be examined with discrimination by the die-hard collector, since many low end swords feature a hamon which is wire-brushed. Musashi Swords offers low end swords with such a temper line, but the elite hamon is genuine and prominent.
The Musashi Elite Samurai Sword is simply beautiful. I’ll admit, my personal preference is toward a blade that doesn’t have a lot of artwork or gold-clad furnishings. That means that while many would claim this sword to be beautiful simply to try and make a sales pitch, I truly believe it to be a worthy addition to any collection. It is fully functional. After all, Miyamoto would have it no other way if he were around to give his two cents worth.
Every sword should tell a story. This one tells a legend.
We all know the importance of a name. This is why many katana swords are named what they are. It is a symbol of respect, or sometimes, to just show from which period the design came from or what it was influenced by. Many people believe that the soul of the Samurai lives in the blade. This is all the more reason to take special care when naming a sword.
So, let's take a look at a wonderful group of swords brought to us by none other then Paul Chen. The Raptor designs area all based off of some historically important periods where forging technology and designs were really improving. The Raptor lines focused around making a very versatile, wide ranged sword line and that is what was accomplished. These Raptor swords can be used for a wide choice of targets rather then just mats. Hanwei Paul Chen has given careful thought to the way they name their swords and we should always remember that when we are choosing the sword that best fits us. We will look at each sword in the Raptor Series much closer in the next few blogs to come.
To add a Paul Chen Raptor to your collection, go to our site at SamuraiSupply.com and if you have any further questions, please feel free to email us at info@samuraisupply.com
This is a sword you have to take a look at. It is a beautiful sword from Bushido and a must have for sword collectors or for sword trainers! The Bushido Black Bamboo Pearl Katana Sword is a great quality functional sword.
The Bamboo Pearl comes with a nice quality sword bag along with a maintenance kit to keep your Samurai Sword in top condition. This Katana Sword comes with the Osprey Handmade Furniture set and it is a high quality beautiful set that you have to see with your own eyes. The sword has a high gloss black lacquer and the bamboo and pearl inlay on both sides of the saya is just amazing.
This is one amazing sword and it deserved a special spot in our blog to tell you all about it! After seeing the video, you will want this in your house! Before buying it, log on to SamuraiSupply.com and become a Samurai Supply Member and get an immediate discount coupon to use on your purchase or contact us for the code!
Quite a few of you sword buffs out there know the benefits of obtaining a quality Bokken Sword, especially one such as the Black Foam Bokken Sword (shown to the left). The Bokken Swords have many dynamic uses whether you are beginning your sword training, novice swordsman, or even a master swordsman. It is a great tool to harness your sword skills, forms, and even aiming. The best thing about them is that you can practice without any danger to you, or a sparring mate.
With the Black Foam Bokken Sword, you are able to really get into sword play safely. Some of the interesting features of this particular Bokken include a hard wooden core with soft foam outside, a plastic guard and a rubber end cap. Thus, making it completely safe to practice your maneuvers, tactics and precision striking.
Some Bokken Swords are actually quite amazing in their workmanship. Take for instance the Black Dragon Wakazashi Bokken. It has a beautiful dragon carved into the blade of the sword. With black wood, the dragon really pops out at you. It is an amazing sword for the price, you just can't go wrong with it. It can even serve as a simple decoration piece that definitely will turn peoples heads. Win, win situation when you buy this sword!
For me personally, I like the idea that I can practice to my hearts content with a Bokken and not worry about damaging any of my expensive swords. The last thing any of us want is to do any damage to our swords. Let's face it, we pay good money for a lot of these swords and we take pride in them. I love the fact that I can practice my swordsmanship with a partner which gives you a real feel for what an actual battle would be like. After practicing with a Bokken for awhile, I found that I was a lot more precise in the way I struck any of my targets or even when I was exercising my Tameshigiri skills. I have noticed a big difference in my ability to really control my movements with an actual functional sword and find that I handle my swords with a lot more confidence.
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