The traditional katana sword is fashioned only from the purest steel, which the Japanese call tamahagane ... properties is what made the katana the samurai's most durable and prized weapon.

Japanese sword making is a tradition that goes back centuries, and one that's carried on to this day. Each sword take dedication, skill and can take over 18 months to create. The resulting blades ...

The styling is unmistakably Japanese, but the construction — including its button-actuated compression lock — is decidedly ...

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 I'm holding, called a tanto.

Kyushu is a region where the traditional skills of kenjutsu – Japanese ... of traditional samurai armor, and learns the skills of iaido (wielding and cutting with an actual sword).

In feudal Japan, the samurai were the armed supporters and protectors of wealthy landowners. They weren’t just warriors — ...

The new trend? Samurai Swords. Literally. The seasoned player showed up at home plate ready to make some live cuts. Before next week's Tokyo Series, the Japan native appeared not wielding a ...