However , distance from other swordmaking centers such as Yamato or Yamashiro caused the workmanship to remain static as smiths maintained old traditions and shunned innovations .
Initially the Yamato school 's influence is evident all over the island .
Distance from other swordmaking centers such as Yamato or Yamashiro caused the workmanship to remain static as smiths maintained old traditions and shunned innovations .
Initially the Yamato school 's influence is evident all over the island .