Samurai swords have served as lethal weapons and as revered objects in Japan. But a sword's true beauty can be only revealed by the polishers who bring out its splendid temper patterns. Today, there are only 50 polishers left in this traditional occupation and that number is dwindling.
Samurai swords have served as lethal weapons and as revered objects in Japan. But a sword's true beauty can be only revealed by the polishers who bring out its splendid temper patterns. Today, there are only 50 polishers left in this traditional occupation and that number is dwindling.
Katsuhiro Tanabe
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