Japanese sword making is a tradition that goes back centuries, and one that's carried on to this day. Each sword take dedication, skill and can take over 18 months to create. The resulting blades ...

Skilled masters and dedicated apprentices bring centuries-old techniques to life in the art of sword making. Every blade is ...

The sword-making process is indeed a laborious one. Once the tanren is done, another process takes over where the hard steel is wrapped with a softer one to protect the integrity of the blade.

Katana-makers use two types of tamahagane: high-carbon, which is very hard and allows for a razor-sharp edge, and low-carbon, which is very tough and allows for shock absorption. A sword composed ...

Crafted with precision and artistry, the hand-forged katana represents the pinnacle of sword-making, blending functionality ...

Following is a transcript of the video. Joe Avella: Believe it or not, there's a blacksmith in Hollywood who specializes in making real swords for films and TV. Yes, actual swords, for stars and ...

Making a Katana from titanium or how I made a Katana sword from titanium, to be honest, I myself did not figure out the name. I'll leave this question to the viewer's judgment, to share your ...

Tucked away in Jordan’s Karak Governorate, the town of Al Mushairfeh is emerging as a site of historical significance, once central to the ancient art of sword-making.Recent archaeological studies and ...

The Sword Dancer was a Breeders' Cup Challenge event for the Nov. 7 Longines Breeders' Cup Turf (G1T) at Keeneland. Channel Maker's previous starts in the Breeders' Cup Turf in 2018-19 resulted in ...