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This page is a partial list of the most famous Samurai swords, ordered by

This page is a partial list of the most famous Samurai swords, ordered by name of the owner. Obviously there were more then one sword available to every and each of the following personalities. Most belonged to several owners during their history and reached the level of "Kokuho", National Treasures.  

name of the owner. Obviously there were more then one sword available to

When a picture is not available, there is an Oshigata, a professional drawing showing the details of the blade. Historical accuracy here is sometimes "flexible" due to the high esteem japaneses have of these items. Nonetheless for most of them there is no reason for debating.  

every and each of the following personalities. Most belonged to several owners

during their history and reached the level of "Kokuho", National Treasures.  

When a picture is not available, there is an Oshigata, a professional  

drawing showing the details of the blade. Historical accuracy here is  

sometimes "flexible" due to the high esteem japaneses have of these items. Nonetheless for most of them there is no reason for debating.  

When doubts arise in scholar environment, they are reported.         

When doubts arise in scholar environment, they are reported.         

    

    

Takeda Shingen's (and then Katsuyori) sword : made by Go Yoshihiro (Born 1299 - Died 1325)

Takeda Shingen's (and then Katsuyori) sword : made by Go Yoshihiro (Born 1299 - Died 1325)

Oshigata: [http://www.www.sho-shin.com/Kai.JPG]

Oshigata: [http://www.sho-shin.com/Kai.JPG]

Mounting: [http://www.sho-shin.com/kaigkosh.JPG][http://www.www.sho-shin.com/kaiparts.JPG][http://www.sho-shin.com/kaigtsub.JPG][http://www.sho-shin.com/kaigfuch.JPG]

Mounting: [http://www.sho-shin.com/kaigkosh.JPG][http://www.sho-shin.com/kaiparts.JPG][http://www.sho-shin.com/kaigtsub.JPG][http://www.sho-shin.com/kaigfuch.JPG]

Sakanoue no Tamuramaro's sword : unknown maker, very early work (before 811)

Sakanoue no Tamuramaro's sword : unknown maker, very early work (before 811)

Picture :  [http://www.sho-shin.com/tamura.JPG]

Picture:  [http://www.sho-shin.com/tamura.JPG]

Ii Naomasa's sword :  made by Rai Kunimitsu (debated if Jirobe or Beijo,  active from 1312 or 1350)

Ii Naomasa's sword:  made by Rai Kunimitsu (debated if Jirobe or Beijo,  active from 1312 or 1350)

Picture:  [http://www.sho-shin.com/naomasa.JPG]

Picture:  [http://www.sho-shin.com/naomasa.JPG]