Making a ken blade of Dan-no-ura
I went to the straits Dan-no-ura where had a famous battle between Taira clan and Minamoto clan in 12th century. The young emperor "Antoku" died there, and his sword also was missing. The sword was the avatar of the sword "Kusanagi" what is the symbol of emperor, while original has been kept deep in the Astuta shrine in Nagoya.
I was impressed with the fast tide at the strait. I imagined that the young emperor sank under the see with his sword. I took some water from the sea, because I got an idea to make a ken blade with the water.
Forging the blades
Steel construction "sandwich" style