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Named among Takeda Shingen's 'Twenty-Four Generals',
Yamagata Masakage was one of the fiercest of the Takeda
warriors. Masakage's elder brother Obu Toramasa was charged
with treason in 1565 and executed; some believe it was
Yamagata who revealed his conspiratorial activities.
Yamagata fought in many of Takeda Shingen's battles
and was given a fief in Shinano. He was present at the
Battle of Mimasetoge in 1569 and captured Yoshida Castle,
a Tokugawa possession, during the Mikatagahara Campaign
(1572-73) and was present for the following Battle of
Mikagagahara. Borrowing from his late brother, Yamagata
outfitted as many of his personal retainers as possible
in bright-red armor, earning Yamagata's troops the nickname
'Red Regiment', or 'Red (Fire) Unit', though the phrase
may have been coined later.
At Nagashino (1575) Yamagata commanded the vanguard
of the Takeda's left wing and was shot from his horse
assaulting the Oda/Tokugawa lines.
According to legend, Shingen called out to Yamagata
from his deathbed in 1573 and ordered him to plant his
banners at the Seta Bridge, the traditional eastern gateway
to Kyoto.
Masahiro has made a katana fit to bear the likeness
of this awesome general.
Masahiro Masakage Katana
Samurai Sword Features:
Razor sharp carbon steel blade with hi
Tsuba bears the likeness of Yamagata Masakage on one side,
and a roaring ocean scene on the other
Authentic Rayskin and quality ito wrap on handle
Black lacquered saya
Decorative box doubles as a display stand
Masahiro sword bag included
Fully Functional
Measurements:
Blade: 27 inches
Handle: 10 3/4 inches
Overall: 40 3/4 inches
Weight: Approx. 2.2 Lbs
You
must be 18 years or older to purchase this sword
Availability:
Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Item
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Forge Suggested: $149.00
Our Low Price: $109.00
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