Traditional Japanese swords are celebrated as exquisite works of art. For the first time in 15 years, one sword-making workshop has welcomed a new apprentice; a young man determined to forge his own ...

William Whysong brought in a half dozen newly constructed swords with a type of pipe insulating foam he hadn't used before. Whysong was curious if it would hold up in "combat." There is only one ...

ROCHESTER — A few years ago, Rachel Ellerman was having a bad day. Her now-husband, Todd Ellerman suggested she join him for his weekly get together with a Rochester live-action role-playing group.