Drawings of Characters Wielding Katanas - The Slice of Japanese Craftsmanship

The katana is a slightly curved, single-edged sword with a long and illustrious history. Those who wield them are often depicted as being without equal on the battlefield. Warriors formed such deep bonds with their blades that they considered them their partners. Or in the case of Hyakkimaru (from Dororo), they’ve become a part of his very being.

Which of the swordmasters below have cut out a place in your heart?