The traditional katana sword is fashioned only from the purest steel, which the Japanese call tamahagane ("jewel steel"). Over three days and three nights, smelters using ancient techniques shovel ...

Japanese swords have always been more than just weapons, they were artworks, status symbols, and throughout history had a huge spiritual importance. Each sword is a unique artwork, and one that is ...

The conflict resulted in the Taira rising to power to form the first samurai-led government in the history of Japan ... became adept with the famed katana sword. Although crude Chinese handguns ...

Japanese swords are called "metal made art ... and are now shrouded in mystery Over a history stretching back more than a millennium, countless expert swordsmiths have furthered the craft.

Making a Katana from titanium or how I made a Katana sword from titanium, to be honest, I myself did not figure out the name. I'll leave this question to the viewer's judgment, to share your ...

The weapon is of keen interest because it is believed to be the prototype of “katana” swords worn by samurai warriors at the waist during the Edo Period. Swords dedicated to Kasuga Taisha are ...

But as fighting styles changed, Japanese swords became curved to make ... because of the area’s ancient iron-making history. Apparently, a sword from the Kofun period was excavated in town ...

“It helps trace the long history of Japanese swords.” Kitazaki died at 82 in February 2022. He never showed his collection to others or loaned it for exhibitions, so its presence was known ...

That's what I liked about it. Rating: 8/10 "The Last Samurai" (2003) All samurai carry katana. When going outside, they carry two swords. Inside rooms they would carry a short katana like the one ...

In honour of the Japanese katana sword “Juryoku-Maru: San”, Casio Computer Co Ltd has released a new addition to the MR-G line. The latest MRG-B2000JS, flagship of the G-Shock brand of shock ...

One Piece’s legendary weapons go beyond swords—exploring iconic non-sword Meito, from kanabo to tridents, and their powerful ...