There's a blacksmith in Hollywood that specializes in making swords, knives, and armor for films and TV shows.

Japanese sword making is a tradition that goes back centuries, and one that's carried on to this day. Each sword take dedication, skill and can take over 18 months to create. The resulting blades can ...

On cover: Nathan Starr, arms maker, 1776-1845. NATHAN STARR THE FIRST OFFICIAL SWORD MAKER US SWORD ARMS MAKER BY MAJOR JAMES E HICKS ILLUSTRATED BY ANDRE JANDOT ...

NEW HAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — Through smoke and sparks and staccato banging from his anvil, John Lundemo forges swooping swords that look like they should be pulled from a stone, swung by a samurai or ...