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Entries from December 2008

Katana Displayed at “Masters of Fire” Exhibit, Now Available

December 28th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Available for Purchase

The piece by Michael Bell displayed at the Macau Art Museum’s “Masters of Fire” exhibit in 2006 has just become available.
The katana, 28 inch nagasa, with bohi,  is constructed of composite cable.
Silver habakiKoshirae in han-dachi style in shibuichi with gold shitodome.
Pierced tsuba of folded antique wrought iron in the Higo style of floral motif. [...]

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Ron Macy awarded Certificate of Mastery

December 11th, 2008 · 6 Comments · News

On Nov. 14, 2008, we at Dragonfly Forge were proud and honored to award to Ron Macy a Certificate of Mastery for his many accomplishments in the arts of the Japanese sword.

Although Michael Bell has taught many students over the years, Ron is the first to spend the traditional five year minimum apprenticeship.

In addition to [...]

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