Ronin Katana

The Story of the 47 Ronin is both famous and celebrated. It is one of the most influential takes of the Samurai from the Edo period. History states that Lord Asano was a powerful Daimyo ordered by the Shogun to entertain guests of the Imperial Family. Kira . the highest ranking master of protocol . was asked to teach Asano . and others . proper matters of etiquette in this task. In no time . Lord Asano and Kira began to dislike each other and the student was insulted by the teacher often. The situation was like a pressure cooker and Asano drew his sword upon Kira . wounding him in the attack. This . Asano was ordered to commit suicide (seppuku) and his property was confiscated. On December 14 . 1702 . almost one year after Asano