The ancient traditions reveal an astonishing understanding of chemistry. The long-bladed katana swords, famously used by Japan’s samurai, are still produced today by licensed craftsmen using ...

Five antique swords are being showcased at an exhibition themed of “Art of Samurai sword”, the first of its kind held at CHỌN de l'art Auction House on Bat Trang street in Gia Lam district of Hanoi.

Inside the foundry forging $15,000 artisanal samurai swords. It can take more than a year to make a single razor-sharp katana. In Japan, business is booming for the few remaining smiths who know ...

May 30-July 20. During the peaceful latter part of the Edo Period (1603-1868), samurai katana swords evolved from being just weapons into status symbols and luxurious accessories.

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow gifts authentic katana swords to his offensive linemen for Christmas. ... as katanas were often gifted between daimyo and samurai during the Edo period of Japan.

Legislation against selling, making, hiring or importing samurai swords in England and Wales has come into force. Those breaking the law face six months in jail and a £5,000 fine. Carrying a sword in ...