This perfect balance of properties is what made the katana the samurai's most durable ... onto the blade's upper sides and dull back edge, leaving the sword's sharp front edge only lightly coated.

Seiya Suzuki sliced baseballs in half with a katana ahead of the upcoming Tokyo Series between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers back in his home country.

Mesa, Arizona, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (27) hits against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Im ...