The Japanese sword, often epitomized by the katana, is more than just a weapon. It is a symbol of Japan’s rich cultural history, craftsmanship, and the ideals of the samurai who wielded it. Known for ...

Forged in Fire this week on History sees the finalists having to recreate the sacred but deadly talwar sword. Here we look back at the history of the blade and it’s significance. The talwar, which ...

SEKI, Gifu -- An annual New Year's traditional Japanese sword forging ceremony was held on Jan. 2 in this central Japan city, known as a cutlery production center. At the forge in the Seki Kaji Densho ...

In this video, we are forging a traditional Shamshir sword from a piece of rusty railway track. This project showcases the process and craftsmanship involved in sword making. Previous forging projects ...

Now, for the first time, everyday enthusiasts can commission the same caliber of custom katana that earned Marcaida's ...

The art of forging dates to at least 4000BC and probably earlier. Metals such as bronze and wrought iron were forged by early man to produce hand toots and weapons of war. Forging of wrought iron and ...