swords have long symbolized power, honor, and craftsmanship. As collectors vie for these treasured relics, a select few have gained legendary status, not only for their historical significance but ...
HITOYOSHI, Kumamoto Prefecture--A samurai sword forged in 1665 by a master ... that badly damaged a local shrine's collection of 77 historic blades. Torrential rains last July on the main southern ...
11 to test their skills in Historical European Martial Arts, or HEMA for short. The event is spearheaded in part by Will Landis, a HEMA enthusiast who co-founded Crossroads Swords in Winter Garden.