Samurai Sword

Real Japanese swords based on historical schools of workmanship and traditions. This sword by master Japanese Swordsmith, Ono Yoshimitsu, one of Japan’s greatest modern swordmiths, is based upon the workmanship of the Bizen tradition of the late Muromachi period. It was recently on display at the Mitsukoshi flagship store in Nihonbashi Tokyo | Paul Martin

Masterpiece Swords at Tokyo National Museum Important Cultural Property Katana Rai Kunitsugu Gold inlaid inscription: Rai Kunitsugu Hon'a (kao) Kamakura to Nanboku-cho period, 14th century Private collection This blade was shortened one of the Hon’ami polishers and appraisers and attributed to Rai Kunitsugu. Rai Kunitsugu was a representative swordsmith of the Rai school in Yamashiro Province (Kyoto), and was active during the Nanbokucho (Northern and Southern Courts) period. He is said to have

The birth of the first Samurai Sword