Main Swordsmith Schools by Region
Koto 古刀 production period
| Region | Schools / Smiths |
|---|---|
| Kinai (機内) | Bizen school (備前), Soshu school (相州), smith Masamune (正宗), smith Shintogo Kunimitsu (新藤国光) |
| Tokaido (東海道) | Shinto school (新刀), Mino school (美濃), smith Gassan Sadakazu (月山貞一), smith Hizen Tadayoshi (肥前忠吉) |
| Tosando (東山道) | Yama Shiro school (山白), Yamato school (大和), Musashi school (武蔵) |
| Hokurikudo (北陸道) | Echizen school (越前), Hoki school (伯耆), Iwami school (石見) |
| Sanindo (山陰道) | Sanpo school (三宝), Saimyoji school (西明寺) |
| Sanyodo (山陽道) | Soshu Den school (相州伝), Soshu Yoshii school (相州吉居) |
| Nankaido (南海道) | Bizen Osafune school (備前長船), Hoki school (伯耆) |
Shinto 新刀 production period
| Region | Schools / Smiths |
|---|---|
| Kinai (機内) | Satsuma school (薩摩), Bizen school (備前), Mino school (美濃) |
| Tokaido (東海道) | Shinto school (新刀) |
| Tosando (東山道) | Yama Shiro school (山白), Yamato school (大和), Musashi school (武蔵) |
| Hokurikudo (北陸道) | Echizen school (越前), Hoki school (伯耆), Iwami school (石見) |
| Sanindo (山陰道) | Sanpo school (三宝), Saimyoji school (西明寺) |
| Sanyodo (山陽道) | Soshu Den school (相州伝), Soshu Yoshii school (相州吉居) |
| Nankaido (南海道) | Bizen Osafune school (備前長船), Hoki school (伯耆) |
| Saikaido (西海道) | Chikugo school (筑後), Satsuma school (薩摩) |
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