There used to be a great many stories circulated about that. How it came from within the soul of a dragon, how it was pulled from a mako-fountain; the truth couldn't be further from these mystical means.

Early on, as a boy I picked up swordplay and gravitated towards the use of katana's over the more mainstream use of broader-type swords. I never much liked the balance of them. Thinner blades are much more elegant and shorter, quicker maneuvers can be utilized. As I got older, increasing the length presented an increasing challenge, rather than to accept an easy peak of ability.

Masamune is the longest sword I could wield, without sacrificing the integrity of the steel itself.