Human Bones Burned to Make "Spirit"-Filled Swords

Tuesday, September 8, 2009 - 18:07 in Paleontology & Archaeology

When forged over burning human bones, swords become filled with "spirit," says the Taiwanese swordmaker behind the Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon sword and other masterpieces. Video.

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