Adrian, Thanks for the post. Do you have a link to an article or two we could put up on forging Japanese swords? I think it would make a nice addition, but we shouldn't get too technical too fast...

Quote Originally Posted by Mandylion
Q: Why is a Japanese sword curved?
A: The design probably got that way through trial and error.
I think you put it much better than I. Hope people take the time to think about your post.

PS - Welcome to JREF, enjoy the boards.