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 ...

Hirakawa Yasuhiro is a master blacksmith for Sasuke in Sakai, Japan, who forges scissors with techniques that were used to make swords, knives, and weapons. Japanese-style gardeners like Yoshikawa ...

The Japanese sword, often epitomized by the katana, is more than just a weapon. It is a symbol of Japan’s rich cultural history, craftsmanship, and the ideals of the samurai who wielded it. Known for ...

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 ...

MURORAN, Hokkaido -- Japanese swords are being offered as incentives to "hometown tax" contributors for this north Japan city.Muroran is offering six ･･･ ...