Japanese swords are called "metal made art." The once lost techniques used to make them prior to the 16th century are now on the verge of rediscovery.

Tucked away in Jordan’s Karak Governorate, the town of Al Mushairfeh is emerging as a site of historical significance, once central to the ancient art of sword-making.Recent archaeological studies and ...

Witness the craftsmanship and dedication that goes into each sword, preserving centuries-old artistry. Amazing Process Posted: January 14, 2025 | Last updated: January 14, 2025 ...

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 ...

The trio set up shop there for many reasons, but a main one was because of the area’s ancient iron-making history. Apparently, a sword from the Kofun period was excavated in town of Kumihama ...

KASHIHARA, Nara Prefecture--An iron sword that ... the largest intact ancient blade ever discovered in Japan is heavily oxidized after being buried in soil for centuries, making cleaning and ...

making it the country’s longest blade. It also carries an inscription by Tomomitsu. Another highlight is a “kodachi” short sword forged by Rai Kunitoshi, a representative swordsmith of the ...

The Ancient Meteoric Ore Greatsword is a Colossal Sword introduced in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC for Elden Ring. At max level, the weapon scales primarily with Strength and secondarily with ...