Summary The Honjo Masamune is perhaps the greatest Japanese sword ever made. Forged in the 13th century by the great sword smith Masamune it became the ceremonial sword of the ruling Tokugawa shoguns for 250 years. After their fall from power in 1868 the great sword continued to be passed down the generations into the 20th century, but in the aftermath of the Second World War it disappeared.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Chris Wilson Alisdair Simpson Jonny Phillips Guy Walters
Genres : History Biography Documentary
Release date : Nov 29, 2012
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Official sites : American Heroes Channel Official site
Language : English
Production companies : WMR Productions
Summary The Honjo Masamune is perhaps the greatest Japanese sword ever made. Forged in the 13th century by the great sword smith Masamune it became the ceremonial sword of the ruling Tokugawa shoguns for 250 years. After their fall from power in 1868 the great sword continued to be passed down the generations into the 20th century, but in the aftermath of the Second World War it disappeared.
Genres : History Biography Documentary
Release date : Nov 29, 2012
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Official sites : American Heroes Channel Official site
Language : English
Production companies : WMR Productions
