Katanas are curved, single-edged Japanese swords used by samurai. #katana #samurai #sword - They originated from tantō daggers in the Kamakura period and replaced tachi as the main weapon. #history #Japan - Katanas have a distinct 3D cross-section shape called shinogi-zukuri for speed and cutting ability. #bladesmith - The gentle curve is from differential tempering and gives great cutting power. #forging #blacksmith - Katanas were worn with the edge facing up for quick drawing. #battōjutsu #iai

How to Do Katana Sword Fighting

Sneak peak at the magic. My hidden tang tanto and waki (basically full tang) all get a high density rubber under the base wrap. When I started doing these it was pretty common to use leather here, using rubber just made more sense to me. It offers just enough shock absorption and is super durable. It’s something, much like proper heat treat that isn’t visible but it adds up to what I call a high performance knife. #brtbladeworks #customknifemaker #handmade #cpm3v #wakizashi | B.R.T. Bladeworks