Myth Hunters — Season 1, Episode 6: The Lost Sword of the Samurai

Episode synopsis

The Honjo Masamune is perhaps Japan's most legendary sword, but no one knows where it is. Forged in the 13th century, it became the ceremonial sword of the Tokugawa samurai dynasty for 250 years. Since 1868 it was passed on from one generation to the next, but after the Second World War it disappeared. It may have been melted down undetected in occupied Japan, but experts believe it may have made its way to the United States as a souvenir. Today it would be worth millions and collectors hope that the lost sword of the samurai will one day be found.

About Myth Hunters

Myth Hunters reveals true stories of quests seeking legendary objects – hordes of lost Spanish gold, the Temple of Solomon, the body of King Arthur, the relics of Joan of Arc; objects that offer their finder either unlimited power or wealth - or both

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Hitler and the Spear of Destiny
• E2The Quest for Noah's Ark
• E3The Hunt for Pirate Treasure
• E4The Real King Solomon's Mines
• E5The Missing Eighth Wonder of the World
• E7Himmler and the Holy Grail
• E8The Hunt for the Book of Spells
• E9The Lost City of El Dorado
• E10The Nazis and the Book of Power
• E11Raider Ron and the Lost Ark
• E12The Search for the Crystal Skulls
• E13The Quest for the True Cross