Master swordsmiths utilize traditional Japanese techniques passed down through generations to create each sword by hand. The ...

DAZAIFU, Fukuoka Prefecture--An outstanding collection of Japanese swords that had been ... inscribed with the signature of Sadatsuna, a master swordsmith of the Heian Period; a short sword ...

Japanese sword ... worth thousands of dollars. Master Akihira has been making swords for 21 years. He was inspired by a sword made by the legendary 13th century swordsmith Masamune.

In this slide show, follow the steps that a master Japanese swordsmith takes today to craft what is arguably the most legendary of swords.—Rima Chaddha and Audrey Resutek ...

a renowned master sword maker. To become a swordsmith in Japan, one needs to complete a training course offered by the government’s Agency For Cultural Affairs, and undergo an apprenticeship for ...

a master swordsmith in the Muromachi Period (1336-1573). Nakata started by visiting the Sano Art Museum in Mishima, Shizuoka Prefecture, known for its collection of Japanese swords. At a monthly ...