Synopsis

Sharp-edged instruments have been essential to humankind since the Paleolithic era, when early people fashioned cutting tools by flaking flint or obsidian. The advent of metallurgy, however, allowed for the creation of stronger, more adaptable blades. We begin with a glimpse into the world of axe throwing in Wisconsin, an introduction to perhaps the most straightforward of these implements. From there, we meet a swordsmith and a seasoned sword practitioner who maintain traditional techniques roo