A Chinese gamer spent $16,000 on a virtual sword for a game that hasn't even been released yet. The virtual sword was sold at an auction to celebrate the launch of the highly anticipated game "Age ...

More money than sense: Chinese man spends $16,000 on sword for virtual martial arts game. By DAVID GERGES Updated: 13:20 EDT, 27 December 2011 ...

Repurposing a rusted iron hook into a sharp, fully functional Akinak sword is a compelling blend of history, craftsmanship, and metalworking skill. The Akinak, an ancient blade favored by warriors ...

Dave Baker presents five favorite Chinese weapons that have appeared in Forged in Fire championship rounds—butterfly swords (featured in season 3), hook sword (featured in season 3), deer horn ...