Dōtanuki (同田貫) is a name of a Japanese school of swordsmiths from Higo province who produced swords in the Bizen tradition during the feudal period of Japan. [1] The Dotanuki …

Jan 29, 2019 · Dotanuki swords are swords produced by a specific school of bladesmiths in the Higo province of Japan. Around the turn of the 14th century, a young bladesmith named Enju …

This thick, wide Katana in koshirae is attributed by the NBTHK to the Dotanuki school, made famous by the hit TV series Lone Wolf and Cub. The Dotanuki school developed in Higo …

This style katana design is characterized by thick and heavy blade, simplicity and durability. the sword was designed to cut off its target in a single cut. it was created by the famous …

For centuries, bladesmiths in Japan have produced some of the world’s finest swords and bladed weapons, ranging from the katana and wakizashi to the tanto and tachi. But there are different …

“NOBUYOSHI // MASAKUNI”, WAS THE SWORD SMITH TO “KATO KIYOMASA” (ONE OF JAPAN’S MOST FAMOUS GENERALS, C – 1570 AD.)!!! HIS FIRST SIGNATURE WAS …

Jul 12, 2015 · So what is a Dōtanuki katana? during the Kamakura period. The Japanese kanji for dōtanuki translates to, sword that cuts. through torsos. While samurai routinely tested their …

About this sword : This is a grand katana by Dotanuki Muneharu. The Higo Dontanuki school has its origins in Koto times. Their roots reach to the Higo Enju school in the Kamakura period. The …

Jan 9, 2018 · Dōtanuki swords are traditional Japanese swords produced by swordsmiths in the Dōtanuki school. These swords were prized for their superior strength, sharpness and cutting …

In reproducing this famous sword we have remained true to Dodanuki's most characteristic trademarks: the elegance of simplicity and dynamism. This Dodanuki Masakuni Koshirae is …