“Nihon Sansaku”—“Three Japanese smiths”—a term that appeared in Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s days. The names of these smiths are Masamune, Yoshimitsu, and Gō...

Modern researchers consider Norishige the middle one in age among Shintōgo’s three disciples: Yukimitsu, Norishige, and Masamune.

Akihiro being taught by Sadamune and being a very accomplished successor to Sadamune, in terms of his forging methods.

Hiromitsu is called a son of Sadamune and a disciple of Masamune and the founder of the hitatsura hardening style.

Soshu Sadamune’s son, who was personally trained by him.

The best Masamune's disciple and his most talented and dedicated successor.

The best swordsmith in Japanese history.

Grand master, who's method of forging is representing a classic style of the Sōshū traditions

The legendary founder of the Sōshū tradition.

Suketsuna arrived to Kamakura accompanied his father Sukezane; he is one of the Sōshū-den founders and best Sukezane's disciple.

One of the most important Sōshū School's ancestor.

One of the predecessors of the Sagami School and supposed Masamune's teacher.