Here, the best three to own. Elmer Roush, a Vietnam vet-eran and 50-year blacksmith, created this tactical ax drawing upon hand-to-hand combat experience and a deep knowledge of ancient Norse weapons.

“Forging soul into steel” — that’s the motto of artist blacksmith and bladesmith ... passion for hot working of metals. A nicely made knife is both an object of beauty and a tool.

Japanese knives are renowned worldwide for their exceptional sharpness, durability, and craftsmanship. Made from high-quality ...

They create a range of traditional hand-forged kitchen knives. Each knife is made entirely in-house; the blade is first laminated and folded before being forged into the correct shape. Once shaped ...