Blacksmith Yoshihiro Yauji pulls a piece of glowing metal from the forge in a Japanese village, continuing a tradition dating back centuries to when the region was renowned for crafting swords carried ...

Bladesmith David Singer creates custom culinary knives, specializing in Japanese styles and pattern welded steel at his Acton forge. Gary Higgins / Boston Business ...

These knives are just incredible to look at, with a mirror-shiny finish, a hand-hammered, dimpled tsuchime texture to prevent sticking, and a Damascus-steel–style swirling pattern along the edge. The ...