Tamahagane (玉鋼) is a high quality metal (steel) made in the Japanese tradition. The word tama means `round and precious`, like a gem. The word hagane means `steel`. Tamahagane is used to make Japanese swords, knives, and other kinds of tools. Good tamahagane contains around 1% of carbon and should not go over 1.5%. ==Production== Tamahagan...
Raw steel for making swords
Raw steel for making swords.