KATANA (samurai sword)

The authentic Japanese sword is made from a specialized Japanese steel called Tamahagane which consist of combinations of hard, high carbon steel and tough, low carbon steel. There are benefits and limitations to each type of steel. Highcarbon steel is harder and able to hold a sharper edge than lowcarbon steel but it is more brittle and may break in combat. Having a small amount of carbon will allow the steel to be more malleable, making it able to absorb impacts without breaking but becoming blunt in