Watch how we use smithing techniques to create a knife from raw materials. This video highlights the art of knife making. We show each step in detail, from shaping the blade, to forging a knife.

This video showcases the process of making my first knife, using an old hardened file to eliminate the need for heat treatment. The grinding was kept cool by continuously spraying it with water. The ...

The production of knives flourished in Sakai due to the rich history of traditional metal processing techniques. Richard A. Brooks/AFP via Getty Images Eighty-five-year-old Etsuro Ikegami wipes the ...