The Enigmatic Blades of Sengo Muramasa The name Sengo Muramasa resonates through Japanese history, less as the biography of a man and more as a legend forged in steel. Born before 1501 in Kuhoku, Japan, during the tumultuous Muromachi period, Muramasa – often referred to simply as muramasa or by his full name 千子村正 (Sen-go Muramasa) – was not merely a swordsmith; he was an artisan who imbued his creations with a spirit that would captivate and trouble generations. His origins are shrouded in some mystery, typical of the itinerant smiths of the era, but it is known he established himself in K…