The traditional katana sword is fashioned only from the ... metalworkers add a decorated guard of iron or other metals at the sword's hilt. Next, carpenters fit the weapon with a lacquered wooden ...

The lead archaeologist at the grave site told Newsweek that the sword was an "elite object that marked its owner out as special." ...

"The Sword of Doom" (1966 ... Nukiuchi refers to placing your hand on the hilt of the katana, then drawing and attacking immediately as your opponent approaches. It is the art of performing ...