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Can a Katana with a Damascus Blade Be Battle Ready?

Traditionally, Japanese swords have been made with a type of steel called tamahagane, which is derived from iron sand, then forged and tempered using a process known as yaki-ire, or clay-tempering, which produces a harder edge, a softer, more shock-resistant spine, and a characteristic, wavy hamon line near the edge. Today, some modern katanas and […]

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