Japanese sword is also known as Katana symbolizing the honorable style of the martial artist. They are often used in combat because they are considered the most dangerous weapons in the world in the past because of high damage. Only the Samurai were allowed to wear them, spending nearly 1,000 years with only a short hiatus, until the emperor regained this privilege and deprived them of their rights.
In the years 794-1185 was the period when Japan entered a period of brilliant culture. Class society in which samurai, monks became an important force in the court hired to protect the territory. The sword was not only a weapon but became a work of art.
Also the Japanese sword is not just a blade used as a weapon but carries a lot of meaning. During the manufacturing process, one must not only try to see if it is sharp enough to penetrate many layers of iron armor, but also experiment on the human body.
Kitaeru is considered one of the traditions that need to be preserved along with many other arts to maintain the unique spirit of the Japanese. Forging here is not about the blacksmith profession in general but about the technique of forging swords. Because the sword is not only a weapon but also represents the noble spirit of the samurai.
