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 ...

Situated in a nondescript yet picturesque spot in Kyotongo City in Japan’s coastal region of Tango, is a forge or smithy that makes traditional katana by hand. These are the kinds of swords that ...

In contrast, the Katana 50 Gen 3, with its traditional amplifier look and a single 12-inch speaker, appeals to those who ...

blue shell lacquer scabbard is designed by traditional artisan Mamoru Nomura. Kamiyama leads the world of katana craft in modern Japan, and his pursuit of the strength and beauty of the Japanese ...