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 ...

The curved steel blades gleamed in the soft gallery lighting, as sharp and vicious-looking as when each was forged hundreds of years ago. The swords were the primary weapons of the samurai, the ...

Few weapons in history carry the same level of respect, symbolism, and artistic mastery as Samurai Swords. More than simple tools of combat, these legendary blades represent honor, discipline, loyalty ...

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 ...

Situated in a nondescript yet picturesque spot in Kyotongo City in Japan’s coastal region of Tango, is a forge or smithy that makes traditional katana by hand. These are the kinds of swords that were ...

This video marks the beginning of my first long-term project: creating a traditional Japanese wakizashi. From the initial unboxing to the detailed disassembly process, I walk through every stage of ...