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Early on, Masamune mimicked the distinctive tempering pattern of Kunimitsu's blades, a style known as Sôshûmono after Sagami province (''Sôshû'') where they were made, and perfected or completed that style.

Early on, Masamune mimicked the distinctive tempering pattern of Kunimitsu's blades, a style known as Sôshûmono after Sagami province (''Sôshû'') where they were made, and perfected or completed that style.

Most of Masamune's blades bear no inscription. Only four ''[[tanto|tantô]]'' by Masamune are extant which feature markings. These are known as "[[Fudo|Fudô]] Masamune," "[[Daikoku]] Masamune," "Kyôgoku Masamune," and Honsô Masamune.

Most of Masamune's blades bear no inscription. Only four ''[[tanto|tantô]]'' by Masamune are extant which feature markings. These are known as "[[Fudo|Fudô]] Masamune," "[[Daikoku]] Masamune," "Kyôgoku Masamune," and "Honsô Masamune."

Though today often referred to as the greatest master of all Japanese master swordsmiths, it was not until the [[Azuchi-Momoyama period]] (late 16th century), when [[Toyotomi Hideyoshi]] made a habit of giving Masamune blades as formal gifts, that he came to be regarded as such.

Though today often referred to as the greatest master of all Japanese master swordsmiths, it was not until the [[Azuchi-Momoyama period]] (late 16th century), when [[Toyotomi Hideyoshi]] made a habit of giving Masamune blades as formal gifts, that he came to be regarded as such.