In this video, the process of forging a katana sword from an engine gear wheel is showcased. The timeline of events includes: 0:00 Picking up Gear Wheel & Review 0:25 Forging 1:42 Sanding 2:20 Hand ...

In this video, we will melt rusty springs into wootz steel. Then we will show the forging of the wakizashi sword. A lot of work was done for this project, we made a bigger crucible than ever before.

There’s something about forging a sword that’s deeply satisfying. The banging of the red-hot steel with hammers. The hissing of steam as the steel’s cooled in a pool of water. Grinding the blade down ...

Have students brainstorm a list of common uses of metal alloys (e.g., a door frame, a doorknob, or a paper clip). Write these on the board. Discuss with students what characteristics make these metal ...

Japanese swords focus on powerful cutting with a curved blade, while Chinese swords emphasize balance and movement with straight or curved designs. Japanese sword combat is direct and precise, whereas ...