Throughout human history, swords have represented more than just tools of war. They embody artistry, honor, and the cultures that forged them. Among the most admired and discussed blades are ...

If you happened to be reading the “Science Times” section of The New York Times on Tuesday, September 29, 1981, you might’ve learned that a centuries-old knife puzzle had been solved. Along with a ...

If you grow up around a working blacksmith’s forge, there are a few subjects related to metalwork on which you’ll occasionally have a heated discussion. Probably the best known is the topic of wrought ...