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 ...

As someone who deeply respects Japanese culture, I have always admired this sword. Japanese craftsmen have invested many years of their lives making a real work of art in the form of a Katana sword.

Swordsmith Reputation: Trusted swordsmiths often have a long history of crafting swords with expertise passed down through ...

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 ...