Watch how we use smithing techniques to create a knife from raw materials. This video highlights the art of knife making. We ...

Japanese swordsmiths — the artificers responsible for crafting samurai swords — are about as legendary as blacksmiths come. And while the warrior class has faded into history, their techniques persist ...

Watch how we are making a knife from a file, using basic forging techniques. This video highlights the art of knife making, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Akiko Katayama covers Japanese food and culture. At a sushi restaurant, you might have seen the chef behind the counter ...