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Masamune is among the most famous of Japanese swordsmiths. Originally from [[Sagami province]], he lived in the late [[Kamakura period]] (c. late 13th to early 14th century).

Masamune is among the most famous of Japanese swordsmiths. Originally from [[Sagami province]], he lived in the late [[Kamakura period]] (c. late 13th to early 14th century).

Masamune was the apprentice or student of [[Shintogo Kunimitsu|Shintôgo Kunimitsu]]<!--新藤五国光-->, and is said to have been adopted by [[Yukimitsu]], another of Kunimitsu's students.  

Masamune was the apprentice or student of [[Shintogo Kunimitsu|Shintôgo Kunimitsu]]<!--新藤五国光-->, and is said to have been adopted by [[Soshu Yukimitsu|Sôshû Yukimitsu]], another of Kunimitsu's students. Yukimitsu is also considered the second-generation master of the [[Soshu school|Sôshû school]] of swordsmiths.<ref>"Soshu Yukimitsu, Sword Blade," gallery labels, LACMA.[https://www.flickr.com/photos/toranosuke/16314786572/sizes/h/]</ref>

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. After developing his own style, he passed it on to his son [[Soshu Sadamune|Sadamune]], who went on to become a significant swordsmith in his own right.

Several of Masamune's blades are today considered [[National Treasures]]; these have names such as "Kanze Masamune" and "Hôchô Masamune." Most of his swords, however, bear no inscription. Only four ''[[tanto|tantô]]'' by Masamune which feature markings are extant. These are known as "[[Fudo|Fudô]] Masamune," "[[Daikoku]] Masamune," "Kyôgoku Masamune," and "Honsô Masamune."

Several of Masamune's blades are today considered [[National Treasures]]; these have names such as "Kanze Masamune" and "Hôchô Masamune." Most of his swords, however, bear no inscription. Only four ''[[tanto|tantô]]'' by Masamune which feature markings are extant. These are known as "[[Fudo|Fudô]] Masamune," "[[Daikoku]] Masamune," "Kyôgoku Masamune," and "Honsô Masamune."

*"[http://www.kamakura-burabura.com/jinbutum.htm#masamune Kamakura no rekishi-jô no jinbutsu]." Kamakura-burabura.com 鎌倉ぶらぶら.

*"[http://www.kamakura-burabura.com/jinbutum.htm#masamune Kamakura no rekishi-jô no jinbutsu]." Kamakura-burabura.com 鎌倉ぶらぶら.

*"[http://kotobank.jp/word/%E6%AD%A3%E5%AE%97 Masamune]." ''Asahi Nihon rekishi jinbutsu jiten''. Asahi Shimbun Co.

*"[http://kotobank.jp/word/%E6%AD%A3%E5%AE%97 Masamune]." ''Asahi Nihon rekishi jinbutsu jiten''. Asahi Shimbun Co.

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[[Category:Kamakura Period]]

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