Introduction: The Discipline of Preservation Caring for a katana is more than maintenance. It is an act of respect—respect for the blade, for the smith,

Introduction: The Sword as Stillness The katana is a blade born of fire, quenched in silence. It cuts not only with edge, but with purpose.

Introduction: The Sword as Spirit In Japanese tradition, the katana is more than forged steel. It is a reflection of its wielder’s spirit. Every line