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. Ancient swords such as this tachi displayed ...

In total, 31 Japanese swords of various styles line an exhibition room at the museum. Some of them are as valuable as government-designated important cultural properties, officials said.

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 ...

He decided to give the guys who protect him (or attempt to) a very creative gift: ancient Japanese Katana swords that date ...

NIKKO, Tochigi Prefecture--A special exhibition that brings together some of the nation’s finest swords is being held ... a special consultant for Japanese arms and armor at the Metropolitan ...