Satsuma province swordsmiths exhibition Satsuma style is a combination of Mino traditions with beautiful and flamboyant Sōshū-Den ō- midare hamon consisting of ara-nie mixed with togari-ba.
Sōshū-Den – 700 years of Nie Clouds The term nie (沸) itself appeared in Masamune’s school; earlier, it was called by other names. This name was similar to “dried-up sea foam,” and this...
Special Exhibition: Nihonto Collection of Alexander Trykolich Collection presented for exhibition by Alexander Trykolich and consisting of swords forged by representatives of such great schools as Sōshū, Ko-Bizen...