It can take more than a year to make a single razor-sharp katana. In Japan, business is booming for the few remaining smiths ...

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 door frame is very strong, the doorknob durable, and the paper clip malleable.) What characteristics do students think would be needed in a samurai sword? Have students document the process ...

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 ...