Who is the best sword maker?

Yoshindo Yoshihara is considered the foremost present-day swordsmith in terms of both popularity and skill - a true genius. We interviewed Yoshihara, said to be the best swordsmith in Japan, who, even today, continues to protect the traditions and cultures of sword making.
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Who is the best sword smith in the world?

Yoshihara Yoshindo is considered to be the greatest swordsmith alive. His works are displayed at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art and Boston's Museum of Fine Arts. Using techniques developed 1,000 years ago, he continues to forge swords at his small workshop in Tokyo.
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Who made the best katana?

Honjo Masamune – The Best Katana Ever Made
  • The Greatest Swordsmiths. Masamune and Muramasa are credited as being the two best Japanese swordsmiths who ever lived. ...
  • The Greatest Blade. ...
  • Fun Fact.
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Which country makes the best swords?

Shinwa swords are all made by hand using ancient, time-honored forging techniques from the renowned township of Longquan in mainland China, which is famous for its sword smiths and porcelain artisans, often regarded as the finest in the world.
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What is the deadliest sword?

Deadliest swords in history
  • The claymore, the longsword, and William Wallace.
  • The katana and Masamune: Japan's greatest sword smith.
  • Para 3: Saladin's singing scimitar.
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The Sword Maker - Korehira Watan, one of Japan's last remaining Swordsmiths (Documentary)



Which sword is best?

Top 5 Famous and Deadly Swords
  • #5 Napoleon's Sword: In 1799, Napoleon Bonaparte became the military and political leader of France after staging a coup d'état. Five years later the French Senate proclaimed him emperor. ...
  • #4 The Sword of Mercy:
  • #3 Zulfiqar:
  • #2 Honjo Masamune.
  • #1 Joyeuse.
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What's the oldest sword?

Arslantepe swords are considered the oldest type of sword in the world. The Saint Lazarus Island sword turned out to be made of arsenical bronze, an alloy frequently used before the widespread diffusion of bronze.
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What is the sharpest sword?

List of the Sharpest Swords & Blades in World History [Updated]
  • 1.1 1) Damascus Sword.
  • 1.2 2) Shamshir.
  • 1.3 3) Wakizashi.
  • 1.4 4) Katana.
  • 1.5 5) Kilij.
  • 1.6 6) Gladius.
  • 1.7 7) Falcata.
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Whats the strongest sword in history?

This weapon allowed the Roman Empire to grow and maintain its power for hundreds of years. Many historians consider the gladius the deadliest sword in history, as it is estimated to have killed more people than any other blade.
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What is the most famous sword?

1. Excalibur: The Most Famous Legendary Sword. Arthur Pendragon, ruler of the Britons, was said to have drawn this legendary sword from a stone and anvil when no one else could — at least in most tellings of the legend.
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Is a katana the best sword?

Another reason the traditional Japanese katana is regarded as being the world's best sword is that they were forged using differential heat treatment. This involves heating and cooling the katana's spine and edge at different rates, thereby creating a stronger edge and a more flexible spine.
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Who made the first katana?

According to legend, the Japanese sword was invented by a smith named Amakuni in 700 AD, along with the folded steel process. In reality the folded steel process and single edge swords had been brought over from China through trade.
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How much does a real katana cost?

Authentic katana swords are difficult to come by and can cost anywhere from US$4,000 up to US$10,000 and even higher.
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Does Japan still make katanas?

The long-bladed katana swords, famously used by Japan's samurai, are still produced today by licensed craftsmen using traditional techniques.
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Can a sword cut a bullet?

Watch Isao Machii, who holds several Guinness World Records, accurately use his samurai sword with lightning speed to cut a bullet in half. Cutting a speeding bullet in half may be a trick shown in Rajnikanth movies but it can actually be done in real life by a real ninja.
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Who is the best sword maker in Japan?

Yoshindo Yoshihara is considered the foremost present-day swordsmith in terms of both popularity and skill - a true genius. We interviewed Yoshihara, said to be the best swordsmith in Japan, who, even today, continues to protect the traditions and cultures of sword making.
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Who created the sword?

The development of the sword out of the dagger was gradual; the first weapons that can be classified as swords without any ambiguity are those found in Minoan Crete, dated to about 1700 BC, reaching a total length of more than 100 cm (39 in).
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How long do swords last?

Assuming thorough, regular maintenance, a sword can last almost indefinitely - the oldest one I've held that has seen use was about 250 years old and might still be usable, given a good cleaning.
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Do samurai swords rust?

The katana should be stored with a very thin film of oil to protect against rust and corrosion. Over time, even when stored in the saya (scabbard), the oil wears off and needs to be replenished. Moisture can also build up inside the saya, increasing the risk of the blade developing rust.
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What is the ultimate sword?

The Ultimate Sword is a weapon added by OreSpawn. It is the strongest of the basic swords, and is crafted with 1 Titanium Ingot, 1 Uranium Ingot and 1 Iron Ingot.
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What is the coolest looking sword?

Skyrim: 5 Of The Coolest Looking Swords (& 5 That Look Terrible)
  1. 1 Terrible: Miraak's Sword.
  2. 2 Cool: Dawnbreaker. ...
  3. 3 Terrible: Forsworn Sword. ...
  4. 4 Cool: Daedric Sword. ...
  5. 5 Terrible: Falmer Sword. ...
  6. 6 Cool: Chillrend. ...
  7. 7 Terrible: Ancient Nord Sword. ...
  8. 8 Cool: Nightingale Blade. ...
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Would titanium make a good sword?

The unfortunate fact is that titanium is never going to have the hardness required to form a good sword blade. It'll dull quickly and have an innate weakness in the infrastructure of the titanium. This blade will also be much softer than steel, even if formed into a thicker blade.
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