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 ...

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Dive into the world of samurai sword-making as I expertly forge a magnificent Katana from titanium in my latest video!

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.