Samurai Sword
Samurai Sword
Jul 8, 2019
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The birth of the first Samurai Sword
The birth of the first Samurai Sword
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Noshu Seki Ju Maegawa Kanetsugu Saku" (濃州関住前川兼継作) is a signature (mei) found on Japanese swords, identifying the maker and origin. Signature Breakdown Noshu (濃州): Refers to Mino Province (modern-day Gifu Prefecture), a historic center for Japanese sword-making. Seki Ju (関住): Indicates the smith lived and worked in Seki, a famous city within Mino known for producing durable and sharp blades. Maegawa (前川): The family name of the swordsmith. Kanetsugu (兼継): The smith's art name. Saku (作): Means "ma
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Noshu Seki Ju Maegawa Kanetsugu Saku" (濃州関住前川兼継作) is a signature (mei) found on Japanese swords, identifying the maker and origin. Signature Breakdown Noshu (濃州): Refers to Mino Province (modern-day Gifu Prefecture), a historic center for Japanese sword-making. Seki Ju (関住): Indicates the smith lived and worked in Seki, a famous city within Mino known for producing durable and sharp blades. Maegawa (前川): The family name of the swordsmith. Kanetsugu (兼継): The smith's art name. Saku (作): Means "ma
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Visit Seki, the City of Blades in Gifu, where centuries-old craftsmanship is still alive. Known for producing katana that “don’t bend, don’t break, and are incredibly sharp,” Seki celebrates its legacy at the Seki Cutlery Festival, held on October 11th (Saturday) and 12th (Sunday), 2025. Discover the artistry of Japanese blades and experience Seki’s rich swordsmithing culture! Festival Highlights -Knives and bladed tools market on Honmachi Street, with direct sales from the makers at discounted
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Visit Seki, the City of Blades in Gifu, where centuries-old craftsmanship is still alive. Known for producing katana that “don’t bend, don’t break, and are incredibly sharp,” Seki celebrates its legacy at the Seki Cutlery Festival, held on October 11th (Saturday) and 12th (Sunday), 2025. Discover the artistry of Japanese blades and experience Seki’s rich swordsmithing culture! Festival Highlights -Knives and bladed tools market on Honmachi Street, with direct sales from the makers at discounted
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Seki, the City of Swords, is home to over 300 blade-related companies. If you’re looking to learn, experience, and purchase top-quality Japanese knives, swords, and all kinds of blades—including razors and stationery cutters—Seki is the place to be! You can enjoy blade-related experiences all year round, but if you’re visiting this year, we highly recommend coming during the Seki Cutlery Festival for an even more exciting experience🔪 For more details on our knife-making experience, check out ou
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Seki, the City of Swords, is home to over 300 blade-related companies. If you’re looking to learn, experience, and purchase top-quality Japanese knives, swords, and all kinds of blades—including razors and stationery cutters—Seki is the place to be! You can enjoy blade-related experiences all year round, but if you’re visiting this year, we highly recommend coming during the Seki Cutlery Festival for an even more exciting experience🔪 For more details on our knife-making experience, check out ou
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The Japanese sword is a myth still very much alive. Iaido and Kenjutsu practitioners, modern samurais, still use the Katana in their training, but lack of production has made the Katana a very rare and expensive item. Iaito manufacturing, a modern craft founded on the millennial tradition of Japanese sword-making, has led a revival of the sword industry over the past 50 years and is to this day used by tens of thousands of martial artists throughout the World. In Gifu prefecture, the cradle of J
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The Japanese sword is a myth still very much alive. Iaido and Kenjutsu practitioners, modern samurais, still use the Katana in their training, but lack of production has made the Katana a very rare and expensive item. Iaito manufacturing, a modern craft founded on the millennial tradition of Japanese sword-making, has led a revival of the sword industry over the past 50 years and is to this day used by tens of thousands of martial artists throughout the World. In Gifu prefecture, the cradle of J
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