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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
MURORAN, Hokkaido -- Japanese swords are being offered as incentives to "hometown tax" contributors for this north Japan city.Muroran is offering six ・・・ ...
On August 22, the Museum of Prehistory and Protohistory in Berlin shared its findings in a detailed statement. Despite the sword’s fragile condition, scientists identified intricate copper decorations ...