Masahiro is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include:

Masahiro
GenderMale
Origin
Word/nameJapanese
MeaningDifferent meanings depending on the kanji used

Swordsmiths

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One of several historical Katana swordsmiths (and the swords crafted by them), including:

See also

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  • Masahiro (株式会社マサヒロ), a kitchen knife manufacturer based in Seki, Gifu, and its Masahiro (正広) line of knives.[4]
  • Masahiro (正広), a trade brand of inexpensive katana for the North American market, manufactured by several Chinese workshops.[5]

References

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  1. ^ 小笠原, 信夫 (1999) [1969]. 刀剣. カラーブックス. ISBN 4-586-50175-8., p.131
  2. ^ Sinclaire, Clive (2004). Samurai: The Weapons And Spirit Of The Japanese Warrior. Globe Pequot. p. 83. ISBN 9781592287208., with 4 plates, 1 color
  3. ^ 小笠原 1999, p.132-2
  4. ^ "正弘 MASAHIRO (ホームページ)". 株式会社マサヒロ (YouTube upload). 2007-08-23. Retrieved 27 June 2012.
  5. ^ Dan D. Manitoba, Canada (2007-08-23). "Masahiro Cherry Blossom Katana Review". Sword Buyers Guide (YouTube upload). Retrieved 27 June 2012.