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 ...
Rifle pawn shop owner to return Samurai sword obtained in battle of Iwo Jima back to Marine’s family
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, ...
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 ...
LE CENTER — Jeff Traxler has long had collections of World War II and other military memorabilia, but a samurai sword he got decades ago in lieu of payment for construction work and displayed for ...
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