Swordsmith master Tanetada Horii describes the art of traditional Japanese sword-making in the Zuisen Japanese Sword Center.

Muroran, Japan (Feb. 09, 2006) Commanding Officer, USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Capt. Jeff Bartkoski, center, Deputy Commander, 7th Fleet, Rear Adm. Robin Watters, left, and Storekeeper Seaman Jason R. Sigler, right, watch as swordsmith master Tanetada Horii describes the art of traditional Japanese sword-making in the Zuisen Japanese Sword Center. The Zuisen Center was built in 1918 and is part of the Japan Steel Works complex located on the island of Hokkaido, Japan. Blue Ridge and the embarked 7th Fleet staff deployed in January, to complete routine port visits and community relations projects throughout the 7th Fleet area of operation (AOR). U.S. Navy Photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Tucker M. Yates File# 060209-N-9860Y-073