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 ...

On display alongside "Samurai, Sunrise, Sunset" is a second, smaller exhibition focusing on the art of Japanese swordmaking as it was honed across centuries. Each sword is displayed without its ...

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 ...