In this slide show, follow the steps that a master Japanese swordsmith takes today to craft what is arguably the most legendary of swords.—Rima Chaddha and Audrey Resutek ...

The traditional katana sword is fashioned only from the purest steel, which the Japanese call tamahagane ... The best pieces of tamahagane are sent to a swordsmith, who heats, hammers, and ...

GIFU—Toshiya Nakata set himself the task of unlocking the secrets behind the strength of Japanese swords after he became fascinated with their beauty a few years ago. “Japanese swords, made ...

You may not know that the Muramana item is named after Muramasa, which is a sword made by a famous Japanese swordsmith. It costs 2900 gold, and you can sell it for 2030 gold. Muramana is an item ...