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Behind the Blade: Why We Still Craft Our Own Swords (1885–Today)

Jan 16, 2026 KAGEFORGE5

When people see a Japanese sword on a shelf, they usually notice the shape, the finish, the presence. What they don’t see—what almost never appears in photos—is everything behind it.
Why So Many Men Choose One at the Start of a New Year

Jan 15, 2026 KAGEFORGE5

The start of a new year has a strange kind of pull. Even men who don’t usually stop to reflect often feel it—the urge to reset, to realign, to quietly decide that something should change. Some people change routines.
The Five Elements and Life: How Energy Shapes Who We Become

Jan 14, 2026 KAGEFORGE5

Across different cultures, people have always searched for ways to understand life—why some periods feel smooth and full of momentum, while others feel heavy, stagnant, or uncertain. In East Asia, one of the oldest answers to this question is the conc
Why Choosing a Trusted Japanese Sword Maker Truly Matters

Jan 13, 2026 KAGEFORGE5

When people decide to buy a Japanese katana, they are rarely just buying an object. They are buying history, craftsmanship, symbolism, and often a personal connection to something much older than themselves. That’s why choosing who you buy from matters j
A New Year Visit: Testing Stone Root at the Workshop

Jan 11, 2026 KAGEFORGE5

During the New Year holiday, one of our customers visited our partner workshop in person. He didn’t come for a tour or photos—he wanted to see the swords tested on site. That visit led to the video you’re seeing here. For the test, we prepared a solid w
Why You Might Need a Five-Element Energy Sword from the East

Dec 9, 2025 KAGEFORGE5

In today’s fast, chaotic world, people everywhere are searching for something that brings balance, clarity, or a renewed sense of meaning. Some turn to meditation, some to travel, some to stones or incense. But recently, more and more people in the US and

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Behind the Blade: Why We Still Craft Our Own Swords (1885–Today)

When people see a Japanese sword on a shelf, they usually notice the shape, the finish, the presence. What they don’t see—what almost never appears in photos—is everything behind it.

Why So Many Men Choose One at the Start of a New Year

The start of a new year has a strange kind of pull. Even men who don’t usually stop to reflect often feel it—the urge to reset, to realign, to quietly decide that something should change. Some people change routines.

The Five Elements and Life: How Energy Shapes Who We Become

Across different cultures, people have always searched for ways to understand life—why some periods feel smooth and full of momentum, while others feel heavy, stagnant, or uncertain. In East Asia, one of the oldest answers to this question is the conc

Why Choosing a Trusted Japanese Sword Maker Truly Matters

When people decide to buy a Japanese katana, they are rarely just buying an object. They are buying history, craftsmanship, symbolism, and often a personal connection to something much older than themselves. That’s why choosing who you buy from matters j

A New Year Visit: Testing Stone Root at the Workshop

During the New Year holiday, one of our customers visited our partner workshop in person. He didn’t come for a tour or photos—he wanted to see the swords tested on site. That visit led to the video you’re seeing here. For the test, we prepared a solid w

Why You Might Need a Five-Element Energy Sword from the East

In today’s fast, chaotic world, people everywhere are searching for something that brings balance, clarity, or a renewed sense of meaning. Some turn to meditation, some to travel, some to stones or incense. But recently, more and more people in the US and

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