Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Honjo Masamune

Honjo Masamune

Honjo Masamune, a symbol of the Tokugawa shogunate swords made by Masamune, the famous sword maker in Japan in the early 14th century. Artificial Masamune sword often compared with artificial sword Muramasa, which reportedly is a former pupil. Masamune sword symbolizes peace, while Muramasa sword symbolizes the blood thirsty.