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 ...

Even though the handmade portion of Hackaday is still in its infancy, we expected to put up a post on traditional japanese sword making by now. What [Kelvin] sent in to the tip line far surpases the ...

In this video, we are forging a traditional Shamshir sword from a piece of rusty railway track. This project showcases the ...

In this video, we create a Modern Spider KATANA Sword using a trash leaf spring. The blade measures 2.5 ft (76.2 cm) in length, while the handle is approximately 0.8 ft (24.86 cm). The overall length ...

More than a sword, the katana is a tapestry of Japanese history, artistry, and philosophy. Its elegant design and sharpness captivate people all over the world-from martial artists to collectors and ...

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 ...