In the Middle Ages, the Spanish city of Toledo was renowned throughout Europe for the exceptional quality of its swords. Its blacksmiths possessed an ancestral know-how inherited from Arab traditions: the secret lay in the folding of several layers of steel, creating blades that were flexible, sharp and virtually unbreakable. Rapid tempering in mysterious baths (sometimes enriched with secret ingredients... or ritual sacrifices) added to the mythical aura of these weapons.
Prestigious knights, from crusaders to great captains, swore by Toledo swords. Legendary blades such as the Tizona, associated with the Cid Campeador, are said to have originated in these forges blessed by fire... and forgotten traditions.
From the Forge to Your Hand: Handcrafted Katanas and Exceptional Swords
Samurai & Katana | Middle Ages & Swords | Templar | Legend & Cinema 
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