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 ...

Restoration Forging a Powerful Hard Steel Katana with Extreme Sharpness Posted: October 14, 2024 | Last updated: October 14, 2024 Witness the forging of a handmade heavy-duty katana sword ...

While most bladed weapons over the centuries were designed to either pierce or slash, the katana's two different types of steel gave it optimum qualities for both, making it a highly versatile ...