Tameshigiri: The Ancient Art of Japanese Sword Test Cutting
In 1662, a swordsman cut through two stacked bodies with a single stroke, and the result was inscribed on the blade forever. Discover tameshigiri: the brutal Edo-period art of test cutting that proved a katana's worth, now practiced worldwide as a martial discipline.
Can a Katana Cut Through Steel? Myths vs Reality
Kill Bill says yes. Physics says it depends. This guide uses real hardness data, historical tameshigiri records, and expert analysis to separate katana cutting myth from reality.