There’s something about forging a sword that’s deeply satisfying. The banging of the red-hot steel with hammers. The hissing of steam as the steel’s cooled in a pool of water. Grinding the blade down ...

The crafty folks at Man at Arms are at it again, this time forging the futuristic katana wielded by Overwatch's Genji and using a variety of techniques to do it. Of all the weapons used by the popular ...

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 ...

A traditional swordsmith in Japan says growing pop culture interest is bringing new, younger audiences to the centuries-old ...