And after a 5 year apprenticeship and years of training he became one of the 180 sword smiths working across Japan. Japanese swords have always been more than just weapons, they were artworks ...

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 ...

The weapon is of keen interest because it is believed to be the prototype of “katana” swords worn by samurai warriors at the waist during the Edo Period. Swords dedicated to Kasuga Taisha are ...

Japanese swords are called "metal made art." The once lost techniques used to make them prior to the 16th century are now on the verge of rediscovery. Ancient swords such as this tachi displayed ...

And after a 5 year apprenticeship and years of training he became one of the 180 sword smiths working across Japan. Japanese swords have always been more than just weapons, they were artworks ...

In total, 31 Japanese swords of various styles line an exhibition room at the museum. Some of them are as valuable as government-designated important cultural properties, officials said.

That's what I liked about it. 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 ...

The new MRG-B2000JS honors the Jyuroku-Maru: San, the Japanese katana sword commissioned by Casio for the MR-G line of timepieces, embodying the strength and beauty of this one-of-a-kind sword. This ...

A good watch paired with the right outfit can make all the difference when it comes to confidence. Whether heading to the ...

2. DAT55G: DAT is a trademark or a registered trademark of Daido Steel Co., Ltd. Using the same technique as in swordsmithing, master swordsmith Kamiyama has hand ...