Katana-makers use two types of tamahagane: high-carbon, which is very hard and allows for a razor-sharp edge, and low-carbon, which is very tough and allows for shock absorption. A sword composed ...

Most sword fights don't last very long, with simple cuts from razor-sharp blades often being more ... casual and professional historians? Japan's samurai films have echoed their influence across ...

Simply put, there's so much more to the best samurai movies than vicious duels with razor-sharp swords (although there's plenty of action for those who prefer their movies with a little edge).