Raikou Select: The late Kunihiko Ogawa's (Kanekuni I) Touran Blade Wood Carving the blue wave design that

the blue wave design that adorns the case is not just an image but an invitation to ponder the power and beauty of nature

This modern blade is representative of Kanekuni I's signature Touran Blade which depicts the crashing waves of the ocean upon the shore

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Raikou Select: The late Kunihiko Ogawa's (Kanekuni I) Touran Blade Wood Carving the blue wave design thatKunihiko Ogawa, a master swordsmith, who often went by the pen name Kanekuni, was considered one of Japan's National Living Treasures. He passed away at the age of 87 in 2012 and this blade, made in Gifu, Japan, is one of his last works. It holds the distinguished title of being unauthenticated. While this may sound odd, it is a sign of deep respect which demonstrates the mastery of the swordsmith whose skills is so great that the blade does not need