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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. Nicknames always refers to the sword, never to the smith.
When doubts arise in scholar environment, they are reported. Nicknames always refers to the sword, never to the smith.
[[Akechi Mitsuhide|Akechi Mitsuhide's]] sword : made by Bishu Osafune ju Chikakage (active in Gen-O, 1319)
* [[Akechi Mitsuhide|Akechi Mitsuhide's]] sword : made by Bishu Osafune ju Chikakage (active in Gen-O, 1319) [http://www.sho-shin.com/chikkag1.JPG Picture]
* [[Ashikaga Yoshiteru|Ashikaga Yoshiteru's]] sword : made by Osafune Nagamitsu (active 1264-1319),Kokuho, National Treasure. Nicknamed Daihannya (Great Wisdom Personified) changed hands several times as booty, reward or valued present. Amongst it's owners there were Miyoshi Chokei, Miyoshi Yoshitsugu,Oda Nubunaga, Tokugawa Ieyasu, Okudaira Nobumasa and then the Matsudaira clan. [http://www.sho-shin.com/Nagamits.JPG Oshigata]
* Go Mizuno O Tenno's sword : made by Ryumon Nobuyoshi - (active 1317) Kokuho, National Treasure [http://www.sho-shin.com/ryumon.JPG Oshigata]
* Hosokawa Yusai's sword : made by Bungo no Kuni Yukihira (active 987) Kokuho, national Treasure [http://www.sho-shin.com/hosokawa.JPG Picture]
* [[Ii Naomasa|Ii Naomasa's]] sword: made by Rai Kunimitsu (debated if Jirobe or Beijo, active from 1312 or 1350) [http://www.sho-shin.com/naomasa.JPG Picture]
* [[Kuroda Yoshitaka|Kuroda "Josui" Yoshitaka's]] sword: made by Hasebe Kunishige (active 1334) Kokuho, National Treasure. It was amongst Oda Nobunaga's favourite swords. [http://www.sho-shin.com/kunishig.JPG Picture]
* [[Kusunoki Masashige|Kusunoki Masashige's]] sword: made by Osafune Kagemitsu (active 1321) Nicknamed "Koryu", little dragon. Kokuho.
[[Kusunoki Masashige|Kusunoki Masashige's]] sword: made by Osafune Kagemitsu (active 1321) Nicknamed "Koryu", little dragon. Kokuho.
Picture: [http://www.sho-shin.com/Koryu.jpg]
Picture: [http://www.sho-shin.com/Koryu.jpg]
* Meiji Tenno's (favourite) sword : made by Ayanokoji Sadatoshi (active 1232) Kokuho, National Treasure
Meiji Tenno's (favourite) sword : made by Ayanokoji Sadatoshi (active 1232) Kokuho, National Treasure
Picture: [http://www.sho-shin.com/ayano1.JPG]
Picture: [http://www.sho-shin.com/ayano1.JPG]
* Minamoto (Gen San I) Yorimasa's sword : unknown maker, nicknamed "Shishi-O" roughly translated "Lion's King"
Minamoto (Gen San I) Yorimasa's sword : unknown maker, nicknamed "Shishi-O" roughly translated "Lion's King"
Mounting: [http://www.sho-shin.com/lion.JPG]
Mounting: [http://www.sho-shin.com/lion.JPG]
* [[Minamoto Yorimitsu|Minamoto Yorimitsu's]] sword : made by Hoki Yasutsuna "Daido" (active 806 - questioned) nicknamed "Dojigiri Yasutsuna" "The Monster-Cutter". Kokuho, National Treasure
Minamoto Yorimitsu's sword : made by Hoki Yasutsuna "Daido" (active 806 - questioned) nicknamed "Dojigiri Yasutsuna" "The Monster-Cutter". Kokuho, National Treasure
Picture: [http://www.sho-shin.com/dojigiri.JPG]
Picture: [http://www.sho-shin.com/dojigiri.JPG]
* [[Minamoto Yoshimitsu]] (Shinra Saburo)'s sword : made by Ohara Sanemori (796-861
Minamoto Yoshimitsu (Shinra Saburo)'s sword : made by Ohara Sanemori (796-861
date debated)
date debated)
Picture: [http://www.sho-shin.com/sanemori.JPG]
Picture: [http://www.sho-shin.com/sanemori.JPG]
* [[Minamoto Yoshitomo|Minamoto Yoshitomo's]] sword : made by Choen (date debated)
Minamoto Yoshitomo's sword : made by Choen (date debated)
Picture: [http://www.sho-shin.com/choen.JPG]
Picture: [http://www.sho-shin.com/choen.JPG]
* [[Nabeshima Naoshige|Nabeshima Naoshige's]] sword : made by Etchu Go Yoshihiro school
Nabeshima Naoshige's sword : made by Etchu Go Yoshihiro school
Picture: [http://www.sho-shin.com/nabeshim.JPG]
Picture: [http://www.sho-shin.com/nabeshim.JPG]
[[Category:Arms and Armor]]
[[Category:Arms and Armor]]
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