Editor’s Note: Traders highlights the business of global trading by showcasing extraordinary individuals worldwide who are trading goods and services across borders. Seventeenth century general ...

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 ...

NARRATOR: The samurai were the heroes of ancient Japan. Still, today, their legend continues. The samurai's sword is one of the greatest fighting weapons of all time, perfectly engineered for close-up ...

In Edward Wilks’ store sits an authentic Samurai sword used by a Japanese soldier who tried to behead a U.S. Marine. The sword, forged from Japanese steel circa 1941, has been in his Rifle pawn shop, ...

The Honjo Masamune is perhaps the greatest Japanese sword ever made. Forged in the 13th century by the great swordsmith Masamune it became the ceremonial sword of the ruling Tokugawa shoguns for 250 ...

Tapping into its deep cultural heritage, Grand Seiko has presented three new U.S.-exclusive editions that draw upon the Japanese sword known as katana for inspiration. Paying homage to the legendary ...

Samurai swords are reputed to be among the best ever produced, a fact attested to by the practice of testing the swords on human cadavers, usually those of condemned criminals. My question is, just ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By Mark Jenkins, Special to The Washington Post The hero of “Blade of the Immortal” carries a curse that some samurai might consider a blessing: He can’t die ...

Students explore the characteristics of metals and produce a series of posters on different alloys, outlining their properties and how they are used. locate metals on the Periodic Table of elements.