It’s unlike any other blade in existence, which is why we’d like to take a closer look and dive into its Bushido roots, influential design, iconic status, and pop culture fame. Looking back at the blade’s roots, the weapon was a loyal protector, leaving trails of blood with every fluid slash. But, what do you really know about the elegant weapon made to cut through a human being with one strike? The katana is a legendary sword with a history worthy of dissection and discussion. You’ve seen katanas plenty of times on the silver-screen and fought many imaginary battles with a plastic samurai sword in hand as a child. As the years went by, their katanas were made for swift, precise kills and became known as artistic masterpieces of death. The slender, razor-sharp sword is easily recognizable thanks to the popularity of the samurai, fierce warriors wrapped in menacing iron armor ready to die honorably on the battlefield.

And, out of all the gleaming swords in history - from the saber to the broadsword - the katana of feudal Japan is by far the most iconic. Before firearms dominated warfare, the blade ruled the battlefield.

The way of the sword