Master Akihira has been making swords for 21 years. He was inspired by a sword made by the legendary 13th century swordsmith Masamune ... and throughout history had a huge spiritual importance.

SAMURAI WISDOM—DATE MASAMUNE— Despite losing an eye to illness, samurai Date Masamune crossed swords with powerful foes. Feared by all as the "One-Eyed Dragon," he built a vast domain, while ...

In Yasuji Murata’s cutout animation The Monkey Masamune a humble messenger is rewarded with the gift of a Masamune sword when he saves the life of a monkey and her child.