Japanese sword-making begins with something as simple as sand but the process that follows is anything but simple. Masters heat, fold, purify, and shape the raw material under extreme temperatures ...

Join me on an incredible journey as I condense eight months of dedicated work into this 8-minute video, showcasing the process of crafting a Japanese Wakizashi sword using mostly traditional methods.

As you’ve probably noticed if you’ve spent much time checking out Gear Patrol’s knife coverage (and you should), lots of blades draw from classic Japanese sword shapes. The most common is the tanto, ...

Mark Zuckerberg has picked up a new hobby. The Meta CEO posted pictures and videos of himself learning to make a Katana, a Japanese sword with a curved, single-edged blade, under the guidance of sword ...

Few weapons achieve iconic status, but the samurai sword would definitely belong at the top of that short list. Samurai Sword: Making of a Legend examines the weapon's rich history, painstakingly ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Hirakawa Yasuhiro is a master blacksmith for Sasuke in Sakai, Japan, who forges scissors with techniques that were used to make swords, knives, and weapons.

Though their meticulously crafted battle armor and elaborate helmets shaped into utterly frightening countenances could fill the hearts of any foe with terror, Japan's famous samurai warriors also had ...

NARA, Japan — They were once weapons of war. The most famous blades from Japan's rich history. Legendary swords that date back a thousand years or more. Travel across the country and you will see them ...

LOS ANGELES, CA, January 7, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- The Japanese sword market is experiencing unprecedented growth. Industry analysts attribute the surge to a single dominant force: anime. Franchises ...