Yan Min repairs an ancient sword in his studio in Shijiazhuang City, capital of North China’s Hebei Province, March 6, 2017. Yan said he believes every sword in the past was unique and had different textures. Yan has repaired nearly 500 ancient swords, earning him the nickname of ‘doctor of old weapons’. His dream now is to pass the craftsmanship to the next generation. (Photo: China News Service/Han Bing)