Japanese swords focus on powerful cutting with a curved blade, while Chinese swords emphasize balance and movement with straight or curved designs. Japanese sword combat is direct and precise, whereas ...

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 can ...

The Japanese sword, often epitomized by the katana, is more than just a weapon. It is a symbol of Japan’s rich cultural history, craftsmanship, and the ideals of the samurai who wielded it. Known for ...

Japanese sword-making begins with something as simple as sand but the process that follows is anything but simple. Masters heat, fold, purify, and shape the raw material under extreme temperatures ...

Tamahagane is a traditional Japanese steel that has been used for centuries in swords, katanas, knives, and other tools and weapons. Its unique properties make it highly sought after by many craftsmen ...

Swordsmiths in central Japan performed a traditional New Year's ritual today. This is an annual ceremony for the artisans to ...

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has shared a post of himself helping to make a sword. The tech boss enjoyed a masterclass with Japanese sword maker Akihira Kokaji. Zuckerberg is on a mini-tour in Asia and is ...

NARA, Japan — They were once weapons of war. The most famous blades from Japan's rich history. Legendary swords that date back a thousand years or more. Travel across the country and you will see them ...

In Edward Wilks’ store sits an authentic Samurai sword used by a Japanese soldier who tried to behead a U.S. Marine. The sword, forged from Japanese steel circa 1941, has been in his Rifle pawn shop, ...

As you’ve probably noticed if you’ve spent much time checking out Gear Patrol’s knife coverage (and you should), lots of blades draw from classic Japanese sword shapes. The most common is the tanto, ...

In Edward Wilks’ store sits an authentic Samurai sword used by a Japanese soldier who tried to behead a U.S. Marine. The sword, forged from Japanese steel circa 1941, has been in his Rifle pawn shop, ...