Katana (Japanese Swords)

A Japanese sword refers to a type of blade forged using traditional Japanese blacksmithing techniques. These swords were used as weapons from the Heian period (794-1185) to the Edo period (1603-1868). Blacksmithing is the process of heating metal and hammering it to increase its strength while shaping it into tools, including blades, farming implements, and other equipment. Japanese swords, crafted through this advanced forging technique, are renowned for their exceptional sharpness and aesthetic beauty. Today, they are highly valued as works of art and important cultural heritage.