This handyman got an incredible bonus in the new house he purchased – three katanas! They may be worth much more than you would expect…
Katana (Page 3)
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.
The beautifully designed metal replicas are modelled on real-life weapons that come with amazing historical stories.
Don’t forget to purify your soul before heading to this museum’s display of samurai swords that were designed to do just one thing: kill.
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