You want to get a katana. But you don’t know where to start? Well, follow these steps. Step 1: Figure Out Your Reasons ...

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 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 ...

Discover the truth about the famous Duel at Ganryujima. We examine Musashi's two-sword style from a scientific perspective.

More than a sword, the katana is a tapestry of Japanese history, artistry, and philosophy. Its elegant design and sharpness captivate people all over the world-from martial artists to collectors ...

What You Need to Know: After years of analysis, Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen's team discovered the wreck of the Japanese battleship Musashi in 2015, 3,280 feet deep in the Philippine Sibuyan Sea.

While Baiken (who wields a chain and sickle against Musashi's sword) is a very human character and the emotions that Mikuni displays in his performance are quite believable and engaging ...

The dual Amber Nichirin swords are very big when compared to the other katana styled swords in Demon Slayer. Mitsuri's whip like sword requires immense strength and can reach long distances (Image ...

Step into the world of traditional craftsmanship with this detailed look at the process of forging a katana by hand. Watch as skilled artisans bring together precision, patience, and artistry to ...

Miyamoto Musashi is known as one of Japan’s most ... “It is said that the warrior’s way is the twofold Way of pen and sword, ...