The traditional katana sword is fashioned only from the purest steel, which the Japanese call tamahagane ("jewel steel"). Over three days and three nights, smelters using ancient techniques shovel ...

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In this video, we're going to show you how to forge a wootz katana from old drills. This sword is a classic example of swordsmithing, and is a great way to learn about swordsmithing basics. If you're ...

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 can ...