Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta and a man known for his diverse pursuits, recently revealed a new skill on social media. The Meta CEO ventured into the ancient art of swordsmithing and documented his journey to crafting a traditional Japanese katana sword under the guidance of renowned sword master Akihira Kokaji. Katana was used by Japans samurai for protection and also as a status symbol.His Instagram feed, typically filled with updates about the ever-evolving world of technology, was suddenly transformed into a showcase of his newfound passion. Photos captured Zuckerberg hammering steel, meticulously following the masters guidance. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mark Zuckerberg (@zuck)In another clip, Zuckerberg can be seen showing his brand-new sword. The 39-year-old shared the post with captions, Really special afternoon learning about making katanas with master akihira.kokaji -- thank you for sharing your craft with us! Fans reactsThe post received over 270,000 likes and triggered a wave of reactions. Some users marveled at his dedication, applauding his ability to master such a complex skill. Childhood dreams right there, commented one, while another exclaimed, What cant Zuck do Others adopted a lighter tone, reflecting Zuckerbergs known affinity for video games. The Zuck is doing side quests again, quipped one, while another playfully declared, Youre on the path to becoming a true ninja, first hand to hand combat you mastered now on to the blade!Tech moguls diverse endeavorsBut this wasnt Zuckerbergs first foray into the unexpected. Just a month earlier, the tech mogul announced another audacious endeavor of raising cattle on his Hawaiian ranch with the aim of producing the highest quality beef in the world. The cattle, a mix of wagyu and Angus breeds, would be fed a unique diet of macadamia meal and beer brewed on the ranch itself.
