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

Katana-makers use two types of tamahagane: high-carbon, which is very hard and allows for a razor-sharp edge, and low-carbon, which is very tough and allows for shock absorption. A sword composed ...

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 ...

Witness the forging of a handmade heavy-duty katana sword, meticulously crafted from ... stunning but is also incredibly strong and razor-sharp. Perfect for both display and heavy-duty use ...

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 70th anniversary parade marked the global unveiling of a reformed, modern PLA, with resolve.

For those who love blades, armor and specialty weapons, Sword-N-Stones in Casper, Wyoming, has it. The niche store can also scratch that itch for a ...

the officer “located three Katana style swords he had concealed in his pants,” documents said. Each of the swords had “sharp ...

And sure enough, the doll is armed with two katana swords, on both sides of the hip. The company annually decorates its outlet with dolls modeled on athletes and celebrities likely to make the ...

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