Here’s What You Need to Remember: After the war, Japanese soldiers were required to surrender all arms, which included swords. There were many special ceremonies where the swords were surrendered and ...

Click to open image viewer. “Shin gunto,” means “new military sword,” is an example of a mass-produced wartime ceremonial sword designed for general issue to Japanese officers and non-commissioned ...

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 ...