The Samurai Sword Blog

Book Review - Musashi, by Yoshikawa EijiThe last blog post that I wrote for Ronin Katana was a book review of The Book of Five Rings, the penultimate work of master swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. I had read The Book of Five Rings more than once, and continue to re-read it each year as part of my "rotation" (like many voracious readers, I have favourites that I can't help but revisit on a regular basis). In reading it, I felt that I had gained insight into Musashi's life, swordsmanship, and p …

The Book of Five RingsIf you collect katanas long enough you're eventually going to hear of him. One of the most famous and revered swordsman who ever lived, Miyamoto Musashi has inspired countless martial artists for centuries through his writings and the legends that surround his life. You've probably heard the name before now, whether referenced as a historical figure or as a character in one of the dozens of films, manga, and video games he is featured in. In addition, there are multip …

It's contest time at Ronin Katana, and this week we are giving away a tsunami (3 comma) tsuba, and a silk sword bag. Visit the Ronin Katana facebook page to enter. As always, it's free to enter. We don't ask for emails, donations, purchase, or anything else.

Ronin Katana is already the world's largest katana company, with over 100 models to choose from, and now Ronin will be the world's largest katana parts supplier. Want to build your own samurai sword? Ronin will offer every part needed to build your own custom sword, including the blade, saya, fittings, and prewrapped handles. Here are a few first look pictures: …