Impact of the Mongol invasion on the Japanese #sword . #katana #JapaneseHistory | RVA Katana

Tameshigiri, the traditional Japanese art of test-cutting with a katana, emphasizes the importance of technique over sheer sharpness or strength. A master demonstrates that without proper form, control, and precision, even a sharp katana can be ineffective or even dangerous. | History In Pictures

Chinese sword history: The Miao Dao evolved from the Ming Chang Dao | RVA Katana

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Forging Wrench Katana

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