The curved steel blades gleamed in the soft gallery lighting, as sharp and vicious-looking as when each was forged hundreds of years ago. The swords were the primary weapons of the samurai, the ...

The Japanese sword, often epitomized by the katana, is more than just a weapon. It is a symbol of Japan’s rich cultural history, craftsmanship, and the ideals of the samurai who wielded it. Known for ...

This year, the company has selected the Japanese samurai warrior as its subject matter, releasing two variants of the new design (the Samurai seem to be a popular theme for pen makers lately). The ...