Swordmaster Pins and Buttons
Description: 上泉信纲: Kamiizumi Nobutsuna, was a samurai in Japan's Sengoku period famous for creating the Shinkage-ryu school of combat. He once served as retainer in Nagano clan, and fought with major clan such as Takeda and Hojo, after the fall of Nagano clan, he refuse to serve Takeda Shingen and travel around the country to spread Shinkage-ryu. Among his student are the 13th Shogun Ashikaga Yoshiteru and Yagyu Munetoshi, another famous swordman in Japan history. 新陰流: Shinkage-ryu, meaning "new shadow school". 劍聖: Legendary swordmaster. In the background is the statue of Kamiizumi Nobutsuna in Gunma Prefecture.
Description: 宫本武藏: Miyamoto Musashi was a Japanese swordsman, philosopher, writer and ronin. Musashi, as he was often simply known, became renowned through stories of his excellent and unique double-bladed swordsmanship and undefeated record in his 61 duels. He was the founder of the Nito-Ichi-ryu style of swordsmanship (二天一流) and in his final years authored The Book of Five Rings (五輪の書), and The Path of Aloneness (獨行道). 二刀流劍豪: Double blade style swordmaster. In the background is the statue of Miyamoto Musashi in Okayama Prefecture, and beside his name is the samurai signature of Musashi.
Description: Yasuke: Blade of Unbroken Honor A powerful tribute to Yasuke, the legendary African samurai who rose to prominence in feudal Japan. This artwork captures the intensity, discipline, and mythic presence of a warrior forged by honor and conflict. With bold contrast, ceremonial posture, and a commanding katana stance, this design blends historical legacy with modern artistic style. Perfect for fans of samurai culture, Japanese history, martial arts, warrior philosophy, and iconic figures who defy expectations. A striking statement piece for any collection.
Description: 柳生十兵卫: Yagyu Jubei, or Yagyu Mitsuyoshi, the son of Yagyu Munetoshi, was one of the most famous and romanticized of the samurai in Japan's feudal era, however very little is known about the actual life of Yagyū Mitsuyoshi as the official records of his life are very sparse. Legend has it that Yagyu Jubei had the use of only one eye, most legends state that he lost it in a sword sparring session where his father, Yagyū Munenori, struck him accidentally. 隻眼の劍豪: The one eye swordmaster. In the background is the Shinichi Chiba protraited as Yagyu Jubei in 80's TV Show "Yagyu Conspiracy".
