The balance, sharpness, and design of a hand-forged katana allow practitioners to perform cuts with precision and fluidity. For collectors, these swords are prized for their rarity and artistry. Each ...

Despite being incredibly sharp, a Japanese katana is very light, necessitating a significant amount of force from the bearer to cut through rigid materials. This contrasts, for example ...

Cutting from bottom to top with the point of the katana facing downwards is called kiriage. The reverse move of making a long cut downwards is called kesagiri. That's what I liked about it.