The Most Famous Japanese Sword Maker

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The most famous japanese sword maker. Handmade sword battle ready samurai katana sword. These artists show not only profound dedication to their work but undeterred reverence for originality and uniqueness. Yoshihara yoshindo master japanese swordsmith yoshindo yoshihara is considered the foremost present day swordsmith in terms of both popularity and skill a true genius. The most famous modern day master sword maker is yoshindo yoshihara.

He has reached almost legendary status. His blades are remarkable artifacts of superior quality and beauty outclassing all other models from the same historical period. Myōhō muramasa muramasa of the sublime dharma 1513 supposedly crafted by muramasa and passed down the nabeshima clan. Makoto handmade sharp japanese samurai shirasaya katana sword.

Vulcan gear classic handmade sharp japanese katana samurai sword. Other famous japanese sword makers of ancient times were. Hikoshiro sadamune masamune s adopted son and nagasone kotetsu. No exact dates are known for masamune s life.

Masamune 正宗 also known as gorō nyūdō masamune 五郎入道正宗 priest gorō masamune c 1264 1343 is widely recognized as japan s greatest swordsmith he created swords and daggers known in japanese as tachi and tantō respectively in the soshu tradition. And possess my very own traditional katana. His most famous work is known as honjo masamune. Known for his skill amakuni yasutsuna worked for the emperor in his nearby palace.

His family has made traditional japanese swords for over ten generations making it one of the longest japanese sword making lineages that has survived to modern times. The japanese history is one of intense depth and maybe just one day i ll opt to visit such that legendary land. This list cannot start without mentioning him first. Japanese sword smiting is something that i will always admire.

Though he forged high quality swords in the 17th century his weapons were so cherished by samurai that the japanese general tomoyuki yamashita held one at his side throughout the war. Most of those listed belonged to several owners during their history and are today designated as national treasures in addition note that while a given sword may be identified with a given historical figure any given figure owned and used multiple swords over the course of their lives. Masamune goro 1264 1343 is recognized as the greatest japanese swordsmith who ever lived. We interviewed yoshihara said to be the best swordsmith in japan who even today continues to protect the traditions and cultures of sword making.

Yoshihara makes katanas completely traditionally. This page is a partial list of the most famous samurai swords ordered by name of the owner. Honjo masamune 13th 14th century a national treasure of japan was crafted by legendary sword maker masamune and eventually passed down the tokugawa shogunate. Auway 40 fully handmade high carbon steel full tang blade japanese katana samurai sword.

It is generally agreed that he made most of his swords between 1288 and 1328.