A long, curved Japanese sword with a single sharp edge, traditionally used by samurai warriors and still respected as a cultural icon.
A Japanese word (刀) that entered English through direct borrowing. The katana developed its distinctive curved shape during Japan's feudal period, possibly influenced by contact with curved Chinese swords.
A real katana blade is forged using a folding technique that creates thousands of layers, making it flexible enough not to break yet hard enough to hold an incredible edge—that's why they're legendary!
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