Japanese swords are called "metal made art." The once lost techniques used to make them prior to the 16th century are now on the verge of rediscovery. Ancient swords such as this tachi displayed ...

When going outside, they carry two swords. Inside rooms they would carry a short katana like the one I'm holding, called a tanto. This short sword would usually be worn by high-ranking chiefs and ...

He liked war chronicles like “The Tale of the Heike” and was hugely attached to Japanese swords, she said. Kitazaki was in high school when he first bought a short sword. He continued to ...