Each sword take dedication, skill and can take over 18 months to create. The resulting blades can be worth ... sword smiths working across Japan. Japanese swords have always been more than just ...

Both types of tamahagane are now exactly where they need to be: the hard steel forms the sword's outer shell and deadly blade, while the tough steel serves as the katana's core. This perfect ...

Crafted with precision and artistry, the hand-forged katana represents the pinnacle of sword-making, blending functionality with aesthetics. For those seeking the finest blades, hand-forged katanas ...

NARA--Some of the finest swords of Japan’s feudal age are now on show at the Kasuga Taisha shrine here. Many of them are national treasures. What sets the blades apart is that they were ...

Situated in a nondescript yet picturesque spot in Kyotongo City in Japan’s coastal region of Tango, is a forge or smithy that makes traditional katana by hand. These are the kinds of swords that ...