SWORD SMITH - TATSUTO YAMANO

 

Japanese Swordsmith | Apprentice of Yoshindo Yoshihara | Emerging Artisan from Japan

- Born in Kanagawa Japan in 1995

- Began visiting Master Swordsmith Yoshindo Yoshihara’s workshop at age 19, formally apprenticed at age 20

- Earned national swordsmith certification at age 25 after five years of rigorous training

- Received an awards at the Contemporary Swordsmith Exhibition at age 25, Effort Award, 5th place Newcomer Award, Rookie of the Year Award for crafting impressive swords in a short span. 

Currently based in Oami Chiba, he continues to forge both swords, kitchen knives and sword accessories with a growing international presence through collaborations with Komon.