Swordsmithing was born in Seki City during the Kamakura period. It is said that the founder of the sword, Motoshige, moved to this area and started swordsmithing. High-quality baking clay, pine charcoal for furnaces, high-quality water, and water transportation on the Nagara and Tsubo rivers… Many swordsmiths gathered in this area, which has ideal climate […]