Explore the ancient art of forging a bronze samurai sword, blending traditional craftsmanship with the beauty of bronze. Each step in the process is rooted in history, requiring skill and patience ...

The process of forging a samurai ... sword is carefully shaped, heated, hammered, and quenched to perfection, resulting in a weapon that is not only a symbol of strength and honor but also a work ...

The North Carolina Museum of Art’s Samurai: Making of a Warrior exhibit blends art, culture and religion. With artifacts sourced largely from the Triangle, the exhibit explores the samurai world.

the sword is actually a wakizashi, a short blade traditionally carried by Japanese samurai. “This discovery is yet another example of the surprising artifacts that are waiting to be unearthed ...