An ode to Japanese steel

The glimmer of thy blade,
The legend of thy making,
Have all but stirred in me,
A passion true awaking.

The stealth of thy design,
O'er centuries refin'd,
Of earth and ore thou art
So beautifully combin'd.

I gaze upon thy cloving
Thy character bestowing,
But silent thou remain'st,
Thy mystery not showing.

Thy wildness will be tamed!
Look now upon mine aim;
If cold and swift thou act'st
Thou shalt deserve thy fame!