The Forge turns raw ore into weapons — if you know how to crank the bellows, slam the hammer, and keep your eyes on the mold. The Long Sword is one of the earliest Great Swords you can craft. It’s ...

In the dark, fortress-like confines of Shawn Cunningham's blacksmithing shop, the sweltering heat of the coal-fired forge is dwarfed only by the sound of steel smashing steel. But Cunningham doesn't ...

Watching this expert bladesmith forge a perfect katana out of an old, rusty iron chain link is a deeply satisfying experience. There’s something about forging a sword that’s deeply satisfying. The ...

As we approach the finish line of the Wakizashi project, we reach a crucial step: the 'Mei,' the traditional chiseled ...

Awestruck by the sight of the sharp glint of a royal sword in his early 20s, Lee Sang-seon, 57, has since crafted traditional Korean swords for decades. The sword that left a strong impression on him ...

College says it has been overwhelmed by applications after introducing a one-year course in traditional skills We’ve had the TV shows, we’re getting the theme park and now the Viking invasion is ...

If you’re a sword lover, especially of the elegant, delicately curved "nihonto" (literally: “Japanese sword”), then this one’s for you. A new 60-minute film titled "Japanese Swords ~The World of ...

From Game of Thrones to Beowulf, we have long been fascinated by ancient blades. Quinn Hargitai explores literature’s love-affair with these deadly weapons. Arthur had Excalibur. Bilbo had Sting. Arya ...

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 ...