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.

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To become a swordsmith in Japan, one needs to complete a training ... Their goal is to breathe new life into the ancient art of katana-making and celebrate its heritage. The workshop looks like ...

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 ...

Not only did Burrow give each of his offensive lineman one of Japan's most famous swords ... it's the most ancient form of respect." While katanas are most often associated with the Edo period ...