子どもの頃から鉄のものに惹かれ、刀の玩具や車の鍵などを好んで手にしていました。
　ものづくりへの関心から工業高校へ進学、卒業後は製鉄会社へ。
　金属を扱う中で日本刀に強く惹かれ、備前長船に現役の刀匠がいると知った時は
　いてもたってもいられず、すぐに現地を訪ねました。

　見学と体験の機会をいただき、真っ赤に焼けた鉄が叩かれる音と火花、そして刀が
　形になっていく様子に、胸が高鳴りっぱなしでした。「自分もこの世界で生きたい」と
　強く感じたその瞬間の感動は、今でもはっきり覚えています。
　気持ちが抑えきれず、すぐに妻を説得し、弟子入りを決意しました。
　現在は包丁を鍛えながら、刀鍛冶としての修行も続けています。

Why I Chose This Path

Since I was a child, I’ve been fascinated by iron—whether it was toy swords or car keys, I was drawn to anything metal.
My passion for craftsmanship led me to technical high school, and after graduation, I worked in a steel manufacturing company.
While working with metals, I became captivated by Japanese swords. When I learned there was a living swordsmith in Bizen Osafune, I couldn’t wait—I had to visit immediately.

I was fortunate to witness and experience the process firsthand: the ringing sound of hammering red-hot steel, the sparks flying, and the sword gradually taking shape. My excitement was overwhelming.
In that moment, I knew—this is the world I want to be part of. That feeling remains vivid today.
Unable to contain my enthusiasm, I convinced my wife and decided to apprentice under the master swordsmith.
Now, while crafting knives, I continue my training as a swordsmith, carrying on this ancient tradition.