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Osafune Moriyuki 長船守行
The Soden-Bizen practice led to the emergence of various sub-schools within the Osafune School, notably the Ko-Sori School founded by Shigeyoshi. This school’s craftsmanship, exemplified by the work of Moriyuki, reflects traditional Japanese swordmaking. The blade’s quality and design signify its pre-war origin, merging classical and evolving styles.
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soshu masahiro sunnobi tanto
The article discusses a sunnobi tanto crafted by Masahiro, son of Hiromitsu, highlighting its significant design and historical context within the Muromachi Period. Notable features include its exceptional shape, bright finish, complex tempering, and luxurious fittings from the Edo Period, exemplifying high-quality Japanese sword craftsmanship and heritage.
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ko osafune kagemasa
Tokubetsu Juyo Touken Nagasa 71.2cmSori 2cmMotohaba 2.7cmSakihaba 1.8cm IntroductionThe Osafune(長船) School represents the most prominent branch of the Bizen Tradition, a lineage renowned for its unparalleled contributions to Japanese swordmaking. Emerging from the Ko-Bizen (古備前) school, Osafune was founded by Mitsutada, whose robust and flamboyant choji-style tachi set a benchmark for excellence. Mitsutada’s legacy, marked…
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Welcome to TOSATOKENDO – The Site is Live! (finally)
Greetings, all! It’s been a long time coming, but I’m proud to finally share that the TOSATOKENDO website is officially up and running. This has been a true labor of love—getting everything just right has taken a lot of time, care, and consideration. My goal was to create a space where you can browse the…