Master Akihira has been making swords for 21 years. He was inspired by a sword made by the legendary 13th century swordsmith Masamune. And after a 5 year apprenticeship and years of training he ...

A Masamune blade forged in the late Kamakura ... are on display in authentic "katana-kake" racks made in feudal times. "It is the first attempt for an exhibition devoted to Japanese swords held ...