In this fascinating video, we explore the ancient art of sword making by forging a traditional Wakizashi from WOOTZ steel, crafted from nothing more than rusty springs. WOOTZ steel, famed for its ...

In the winter of 2022, archaeologists discovered several cellars filled with World War II artifacts beneath the streets of ...

The samurai were a preeminent class defending Japan for centuries. But as the Tokugawa shogunate ushered in an era of stability, the need for them faded, forcing these warriors to find a new way ...

These days, most folks know tantos as Japanese-inspired blade shapes, with curves reminiscent of katana swords.However, the style originates as its own standalone knife — a short knife used by samurai ...