- Masamune - Wikipedia
The "Honjo Masamune", a symbol of the Tokugawa shogunate and passed down from shōgun to shōgun, is perhaps the best known Masamune sword Signed works of Masamune are rare
- Japan’s Perfect Sword: The Legend of the Honjo Masamune
Gorō Nyūdō Masamune was a renowned medieval Japanese swordsmith, probably the greatest in the history of Japan He created a number of daggers and swords during a 40 year career between 1288 and 1328
- Masamune | Samurai, Edo Period, Craftsman | Britannica
Masamune (born 1264?, Japan—died 1343?, Kamakura) was a Japanese swordsmith He was appointed chief swordsmith by the emperor Fushimi in 1287 He founded the Sōshū school of swordmaking, in which blades were made entirely of steel and hardened throughout
- The Honjo Masamune: Japan’s Legendary Sword | Tokyo Nihonto
Let’s dive deep into the origins, characteristics, notable owners, and enduring legacy of Honjo Masamune, Japan’s most legendary sword of mystery and mastery
- The Legend of the Honjō Masamune - History Defined
Masamune used seven metal layers with varying hardnesses to create blades that could penetrate even the hardest armor of the time This became especially important when Mongol armies under Kublai Khan invaded Japan near the end of the 13th century
- Masamune : The Master - Seven Swords
Gorō Nyūdō Masamune is regarded as one of the finest swordsmiths in Japanese history Active during the late Kamakura period, around the late 13th to early 14th century, his name is synonymous with exceptional craftsmanship and the peak of the tachi style of sword making
- Masamune - sho-shin
Tightly forged Ko-Itame Hada has Ji-Nie and the always Masamune mark: Chikei Notare line has Gunome mixed, with Ashi, Yo and Kinsuji running in Sunagashi
- Legendary Japanese Masamune Sword Lives On 700 Years Later
Masamune, formally known as Goro Nyudo Masamune, lived during a time when samurai rode into battle and died honorable deaths His legendary rivalry with master Muramasa and the tragic loss of his work over time have made Masamune into a sort of myth
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