The samurai sword is beautifully curved ... But as fighting styles changed, Japanese swords became curved to make it easier to access while one is riding horseback. Later, improvements were ...

Trusted retailers such as Thaitsuki Swords offer a wide range of hand-forged samurai swords designed for both collectors and martial artists. Thaitsuki Swords is known for its dedication to preserving ...

At HiSui Tokyo we offer instruction on the dignity, conduct and movement of the samurai. "The Sword of Doom" (1966 ... The reverse move of making a long cut downwards is called kesagiri.

Throughout its history, Spokane has had close ties to Japan.

The traditional katana sword is fashioned only from the purest steel, which the Japanese call tamahagane ... which he has shaped so it will make a snug fit into the channel and forges the ...

The collection allows stylistic comparison of the five major sword making regions of Japan known as the “gokaden” (literally, “five traditions”), or the provinces of Yamato (today’s Nara ...

Shadows” set for wide release in 2025, it looks as though feudal Japan is going to be on a lot of gamers’ minds this year.

The sword was pulled from the attic decades ago, but a recent ceremonial cleaning revealed it was a priceless heirloom from the 12th century.