The Art of Hand-Forging: A Tradition of Mastery Crafting a hand-forged katana requires skill and dedication that span centuries. Master swordsmiths utilize traditional Japanese techniques passed down ...

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 ...

Crafting A Katana With Skilled Techniques Posted: January 21, 2025 | Last updated: January 21, 2025 Metal is heated and hammered with precision to shape a finely crafted katana. Every step, from ...