Sōshū school

swordmaking

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The Sōshū school of swordmaking was founded by the renowned Japanese swordsmith Masamune in 1264. This school marked a significant metallurgical advancement, as its blades were crafted entirely from steel and hardened throughout. This technique was notably more advanced than contemporary methods in Europe and other parts of Asia.1

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He founded the Sōshū school of swordmaking, in which blades were made entirely of steel and hardened throughout. It marked an important advance in metallurgical technique that was significantly ahead of the technical level in Europe or elsewhere in Asia.
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He founded the Sōshū school of swordmaking, in which blades were made entirely of steel and hardened throughout. It marked an important advance in metallurgical technique that was significantly ahead of the technical level in Europe or elsewhere in Asia.
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