Navigating the world of Japanese swords and the related terminology can oftentimes be confusing. You may see terms like bo-hi, no-hi, or fatasuji-hi but what do all these mean in terms of sword function and appearance? A “bo-hi” is the Japanese name for the grove that runs along a blade, with the bo-hi being the […]
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New Demo Video: Darksword Sword of Alexandria
Darksword Armory has always had a strong following on our site, and we put the Alexandria through its paces for a new demo video of this historically significant, Medieval European sword. The Alexandria – an Oakeshott Type XVIIIc sword – was found interred and preserved in the Mameluke Armory at Alexandria. It is not known […]
Read MoreNew Feature only at Kult Of Athena: 3D Imaging
For years, KoA has taken the time to take our own photographs of most of the items we sell. In fact, most weapons get a minimum of 5 Kult-owned images and sometimes as many as 8. Every angle matters. Every detail matters. And you don’t get these images anywhere else. Now, we are trying something […]
Read MoreNew Demo Video: Musashi Bamboo Lightweight Fast Katana
We hear “lightweight and fast” often in descriptions of katanas. With so manufacturers making that claim, we thought doing a demo of a Musashi Katana – that calls itself Lightweight and Fast – would be the right thing to do. We should also mention the Bamboo Lightweight Fast Katana is very affordable. Check out […]
Read MoreVISION Returns: Angus Trim and Valiant Armoury release their latest Limited Edition Sword
New on the site this week is the latest from the Angus Trim and Valiant Armoury collaboration. Kult of Athena’s full range of pictures will be added to the site shortly, and this sword ships in 2-4 weeks because deliveries are staggered. More from the famed swordmakers Angus Trim and Valiant Armoury. Vision creates premium, […]
Read MoreNew Demo Video: The Honshu Spartan Sword and Sheath
The Honshu Spartan Sword – a fun addition to the tactical offering of Honshu, melding the chopping and hacking know-how of the Ancient Greeks with modern materials. Check out the demo video or visit the sword here. No Reviews yet…. so those of you that have tested, let us know!
Read MoreKatana Guide: The Geometric Yokote
The geometric yokote is a distinctive feature found on the Shinogi Zukuri profile of katanas. But what exactly is it? Does it make a distinct difference in the performance of the katana or is it simply cosmetic? Here we take a deeper look at the yokote, how it is created by the polisher, what its […]
Read MoreYour Reviews & New Demo Video: Iron Tiger Forge – Mitsudomoe – T10 Differentially-Hardened Katana
The Iron Tiger Mitsudomoe Katana is named after the the symbolic form of its tsuba; the Mitsudomoe is a key symbol of Shintoism and its three elements are said to represent Man, Earth and Sky.
Read MoreJapanese Blades: Geometric Blade Profiles
As you scroll through pages and pages of different Japanese swords online, the terminology can often be overwhelming. This is especially true for those new to swords. Chances are the term “blade geometry” has popped up a few times, but what does it really mean? What are the different geometric blade profiles common in Japanese […]
Read MoreYour Reviews: The Battle of the Nicks over the APOC Wasteland Gladius
Reading your reviews can be fun, sobering, exhilarating, depressing… and sometimes hilarious. We enjoyed reading a series on the APOC Gladius, where nick(s) pop up… Review 1: (about a nick) “Just a few nicks on the sword but love it, handles perf for either or both hands, can feel the power in the weight and […]
Read MoreJapanese Blades: What is the Niku?
When it comes to Japanese swords such as the katana, you are likely to encounter a lot of Japanese terminology to describe different parts of the sword. One such term, the niku, is often talked about when it comes to discussions about geometric blade profile, cutting, and durability. Here we take a closer look at […]
Read MoreYour Reviews: The Hanwei Scottish Claymore
Today, the Hanwei Antiqued Claymore. One of the most heavily reviewed items (10 submissions), with 9 highly praised, one very disappointed, and one comment on shipping costs to Canada. We do our best to keep shipping costs low – but a 56″ beast going across borders will never be inexpensive. In Stock Now. https://www.kultofathena.com/product/hanwei-scottish-claymore-antiqued/ […]
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