The traditional katana sword is fashioned only from the purest steel, which the Japanese call tamahagane ("jewel steel"). Over three days and three nights, smelters using ancient techniques shovel ...

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Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 and Chivalry have renewed competition as long-awaited medieval combat simulator Half Sword hits ...