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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.  

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.  

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 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. Nicknames always refers to the sword, never to the smith.