A pair of 13th-century Samurai swords by master maker Bizen Nagamitsu (or, “Nagamitsu from Bizen province,” active 1264-1287) is estimated to sell for between $150,000 and $200,000 at Bonhams October ...
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 ...
The Japanese sword, often epitomized by the katana, is more than just a weapon. It is a symbol of Japan’s rich cultural history, craftsmanship, and the ideals of the samurai who wielded it. Known for ...
NARRATOR: The samurai were the heroes of ancient Japan. Still, today, their legend continues. The samurai's sword is one of the greatest fighting weapons of all time, perfectly engineered for close-up ...
In Edward Wilks’ store sits an authentic Samurai sword used by a Japanese soldier who tried to behead a U.S. Marine. The sword, forged from Japanese steel circa 1941, has been in his Rifle pawn shop, ...
GLENDALE, CA - September 5, 2025 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - By popular demand, the Martial Arts History Museum is proud to announce the return of its highly anticipated Samurai Sword Seminar on Saturday, ...