Mitja Kobal Documents the Japanese Way of the Blade Today

Whether you're a practicing photojournalist or simply interested in real-world photo narratives, today's fascinating set will certainly inspire you. Many centuries after the samurai rose to power in medieval and early-modern Japan, the excellent craftsmanship of their blades still persist to this day. This is what Vienna-based photographer Mitja Kobal has found and chronicled for an interesting photo documentary project.