The traditional katana sword is fashioned only from the ... metalworkers add a decorated guard of iron or other metals at the sword's hilt. Next, carpenters fit the weapon with a lacquered wooden ...

Its silver-plated sheath painted with gold and also the hilt of the sword are written ... it is believed to be the prototype of “katana” swords worn by samurai warriors at the waist during ...

"The Sword of Doom" (1966 ... Nukiuchi refers to placing your hand on the hilt of the katana, then drawing and attacking immediately as your opponent approaches. It is the art of performing ...