In the realm of collectors and historical enthusiasts, replica swords hold a unique place. They offer a tangible connection ...

The traditional katana sword is fashioned only from the purest steel, which the Japanese call tamahagane ("jewel steel"). Over three days and three nights, smelters using ancient techniques shovel ...

while remaining hard enough to be sharpened – a property which is useful in edged weapons like swords. While the process is nothing like that used by smiths in Damascus working with Wootz steel ...

Because of Kumamoto's long history of samurai rule, there was a constant demand for high-quality swords. Eventually the area developed its own schools of swordsmithing, passing down techniques and ...

Crafting a Japanese sushi knife from Damascus steel involves forging a high-carbon Damascus billet into a sharp, precise blade. The unique layered pattern enhances durability and sharpness ...

Wield your sword to slice enemies, or use a gun to blast them from afar! Do what it takes to win, survive, and learn the truth! Tenchu might not necessarily be a samurai but it’s within the same ...

But many times, you will see a Samurai with a sword fighting off all sorts of evil or rivals. And that is more than enough to get them their own video game, wouldn’t you say? We’ll show you ...

ALBAWABA - An Israeli strike targeted a vehicle heading to Lebanon on the Beirut-Damascus highway, and killed 4 people. The strike, which took place near Al Zabadani in northwestern Damascus ...

CAROLYN R. WILSON Special to the Bristol Herald Courier Sep 3, 2024 Sep 3, 2024 0 DAMASCUS, Va. — A century-old church in Damascus boasting of majestic stained glass and handcrafted wooden ...

It has been said that the samurai's sword was his soul ... the katana's two different types of steel gave it optimum qualities for both, making it a highly versatile weapon in battle.