Katana (Page 3)
This mythical sword with non-melting abilities will kill your thirst and replenish your spirit.
This handyman got an incredible bonus in the new house he purchased – three katanas! They may be worth much more than you would expect…
A fierce warlord, a visionary reformer, and a Shinsengumi officer are all standing by to help you get dinner ready.
The sakabato, one of the most famous swords of the anime/manga world, is now part of the real world.
Centuries of samurai history are on display, and we’ll teach you what to look for in appreciating the beauty of a Japanese sword.
Our reporter travels all the way to Spain to meet an artistic hair stylist whose technique is a little sharper than usual.
Police assemble task force after 40 blades are lost in flooding.
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Want to make katana for a living? Hope you don’t mind not getting paid a single yen for the next five years.
One of Japan’s most beautiful and important katana is proving popular with history buffs and young ladies alike.
Unique design should be a hit with fashionistas and history buffs, and also hides a subtle anime cosplay secret.
Progressive samurai was denied his dream of crossing the ocean, but his tanto still made it to California.
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