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.

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 …

Jan 27, 2025 · 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.

Sep 17, 2018 · 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 …

May 20, 2022 · 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 …

Dec 22, 2025 · After the end of the Second World War, however, this renowned samurai sword disappeared, and its whereabouts remains a mystery, even today. Masamune is often regarded as …

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 …

In the centuries which have passed since he lived and worked, Gorō Nyūdō Masamune’s skills as a master craftsmen have granted him almost mythical status. He was the most famous swordsmith of …

May 23, 2025 · 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 …

Dec 2, 2016 · Masamune is among the most famous of Japanese swordsmiths. Originally from Sagami province, he lived in the late Kamakura period (c. late 13th to early 14th century).