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 ...
Discover the incredible art of twist steel forging in the making of a sword blade! This fascinating process involves the careful welding and twisting of molten steel, transforming it into a strong and ...
It has been said that the samurai's sword was his soul ... the katana's two different types of steel gave it optimum qualities for both, making it a highly versatile weapon in battle.