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.

The Art of Hand-Forging: A Tradition of Mastery Crafting a hand-forged katana requires skill and dedication that span centuries. Master swordsmiths utilize traditional Japanese techniques passed down ...

And as less and less sword masters across Japan these works of art are only going to become more valuable. With thanks to Koi Travel (find them on Facebook). More from Lifestyle Japanese sword ...

First broadcast on Johan Leutwiler, from Switzerland, is currently Japan's only foreign swordsmith. In a Japanophiles ...

"The Sword of Doom" (1966 ... Nukiuchi refers to placing your hand on the hilt of the katana, then drawing and attacking immediately as your opponent approaches. It is the art of performing ...

IKOMA, Nara Prefecture--A high school club adviser accidentally sliced a student in the leg with a real Japanese sword during a martial art demonstration as part of a club activity on March 5 ...