Japanese Popculture Blog: The parenthesis of "the spear of Longinu" which the veteran Japanese sword craftsman for 40 years made is too good.

5/25/12

The parenthesis of "the spear of Longinu" which the veteran Japanese sword craftsman for 40 years made is too good.

Katanakazi and Mr. Sadanao Mikami of Hiroshima north Hiroshima-cho (56) made as an object the arms "spear (doing) of Longinus" which appear in a popular animated film "EVANGELION new drama place version", and he announced them in the Bizen Nagafune Japanese Sword Museum in the place of production of a sword, and Okayama Setouchi on the 24th.
It is an eyeball work of the plan exhibition "EVANGELION and Japanese sword exhibition" which starts on July 14 at the mansion, and is about 3.3 meters in length.

You made full use of traditional Japanese sword forging technology, and half a year made it complete with a loan. At the said exhibition, about 50 sword craftsmen also exhibit 18 new work of a modern design which made the arms of anime, etc. in the motif.
Mr. Mikami says, "Enjoy the charm of the anime which Japan is proud of in the world, and a sword together."