It has been said that the samurai's sword was his soul ... the katana's two different types of steel gave it optimum qualities for both, making it a highly versatile weapon in battle.

He analyzes the one-handed sword fighting moves in "Avengers ... He explains why samurai employed different types of spears in battle in "Shogun." He breaks down the differences between samurai ...

At HiSui Tokyo we offer instruction on the dignity, conduct and movement of the samurai. "The Sword of Doom" (1966) A ronin is walking through a pine forest. He shuffles forward using suriashi ...

Katana-makers use two types ... the sword's outer shell and deadly blade, while the tough steel serves as the katana's core. This perfect balance of properties is what made the katana the ...