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Top Japanese Swordsmiths Ⅱ
Muramasa Sengo
Muramasa Sengo is another well-known and legendary swordsmith who have created his words during the Muramachi period between the 14th and 16th centuries A.D. Although his works are highly regarded because of its quality, there has been lore that his works are cursed. People have said that it can be due to Muramasa’s behavior himself, there have been stories how Muramasa would go on a bout of rage and show his temper, which is believed to also affect his works by the energy he would have. Another reason could be because of the unfortunate events that have occurred to people yielding his sword, specifically to the Tokugawa Clan. He founded Muramsa School which continued his craft in sword-making.
Masamune’s Student - Hikoshirō Sadamune
Hikoshirō Sadamune is another known swordsmith, he was born on Einin 6, 1298 and on died Shōhei 4, 1349 and was also known as Sōshū Sadamune was originally from Omi Province, and has studied in Soshu School. Most notably he is also a student of none other than Masamune himself, and it is said that he was one of his best student. Although he is not part of “Great Juttetsu” or 10 Great Disciples of Masamune”. His works have also been regarded as one of the best and is said to be the same level as them.
Swordsmith in Okayama Prison - Chounsai Emura
Chounsai Emura or Emura Shigetato was a head at a prison in Okayama. He made his name in swordsmanship as he made swords during World War Two, Emura wanted to support Japan during the war in order to do this he operated a sword making school in Okayama Prison and have also help train prisoners to make sword blades. Although he was not a professional smith his works have proven to be really good and of great quality which he have signed using his family name Emura. Emura worked in Bizen tradition, the blade pattern is generally in suguha or choji-midare (may be mixed with gunome-midare). Until 1942 the hardening of the swords at Okayama prison was made by Emura himself. His works are even being pursued by collectors and students until today.
National Treasure - Masamine Sumitani
Masamine Sumitani formally known as Sumitani Yoichiro was born on January 24, 1921. He graduated from Ritsumei University, with a degree in Engineering with his hopes of becoming a Japanese Swordsmiths despite his family having a soy-sauce manufacturing business. He settled in Matto, Ishikawa. He was noted for his clove-patterns and “hamon” or blade pattern of his swords. He co-founded Zen Nihon Toshokai (Japanese Swordsmiths Association) and was the vice-secretary of the group. Sumitani has won several awards for his works for instance in 1972 he won the Kunzan Award and the Masamune Prize (the highest award) at the Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai contest in 1966, 1965 and 1974. In 1979 he was recognized as a Living National Treasure.
They're some of the known swordsmiths in Japan's history and this shows just a little portion of the vast history and culture there is in this field and craftsmanship. Although there have been reports that there has been a big decline with swordsmiths in Japan in recent time, the beauty of the culture of swordsmanship is still striving to continue and is becoming more global with people from other countries showing interest with the craft.
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Muramasa Sengo is another well-known and legendary swordsmith who have created his words during the Muramachi period between the 14th and 16th centuries A.D. Although his works are highly regarded because of its quality, there has been lore that his works are cursed. People have said that it can be due to Muramasa’s behavior himself, there have been stories how Muramasa would go on a bout of rage and show his temper, which is believed to also affect his works by the energy he would have. Another reason could be because of the unfortunate events that have occurred to people yielding his sword, specifically to the Tokugawa Clan. He founded Muramsa School which continued his craft in sword-making.
Masamune’s Student - Hikoshirō Sadamune
Hikoshirō Sadamune is another known swordsmith, he was born on Einin 6, 1298 and on died Shōhei 4, 1349 and was also known as Sōshū Sadamune was originally from Omi Province, and has studied in Soshu School. Most notably he is also a student of none other than Masamune himself, and it is said that he was one of his best student. Although he is not part of “Great Juttetsu” or 10 Great Disciples of Masamune”. His works have also been regarded as one of the best and is said to be the same level as them.
Swordsmith in Okayama Prison - Chounsai Emura
Chounsai Emura or Emura Shigetato was a head at a prison in Okayama. He made his name in swordsmanship as he made swords during World War Two, Emura wanted to support Japan during the war in order to do this he operated a sword making school in Okayama Prison and have also help train prisoners to make sword blades. Although he was not a professional smith his works have proven to be really good and of great quality which he have signed using his family name Emura. Emura worked in Bizen tradition, the blade pattern is generally in suguha or choji-midare (may be mixed with gunome-midare). Until 1942 the hardening of the swords at Okayama prison was made by Emura himself. His works are even being pursued by collectors and students until today.
National Treasure - Masamine Sumitani
Masamine Sumitani formally known as Sumitani Yoichiro was born on January 24, 1921. He graduated from Ritsumei University, with a degree in Engineering with his hopes of becoming a Japanese Swordsmiths despite his family having a soy-sauce manufacturing business. He settled in Matto, Ishikawa. He was noted for his clove-patterns and “hamon” or blade pattern of his swords. He co-founded Zen Nihon Toshokai (Japanese Swordsmiths Association) and was the vice-secretary of the group. Sumitani has won several awards for his works for instance in 1972 he won the Kunzan Award and the Masamune Prize (the highest award) at the Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai contest in 1966, 1965 and 1974. In 1979 he was recognized as a Living National Treasure.
They're some of the known swordsmiths in Japan's history and this shows just a little portion of the vast history and culture there is in this field and craftsmanship. Although there have been reports that there has been a big decline with swordsmiths in Japan in recent time, the beauty of the culture of swordsmanship is still striving to continue and is becoming more global with people from other countries showing interest with the craft.
Want a unique sword? Feel free to contact us:
Email: lyuesword@hotmail.com
Website: www.lyuesword.com
Custom Sword Page: www.lyuesword.com/Custom-Sword/customization-options/Create-Your-Own-Swords
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