Hikoshirō Sadamune (相模國住人貞宗 - Sagami kuni junin Sadamune;[1] born 1298 Einin – 1349 in Shōhei[2]) also called Sōshū Sadamune was a swordsmith of the Sōshū school, originally from Gōshū (also known as Ōmi province) whose works are considered some of the finest blades ever created. His works are often compared with those of the other great Koto era (987-1596) swordsmiths including Sōshū Masamune, Toshiro Yoshimitsu, Go Yoshihiro, Bizen Nagamitsu, and Ike Muramasa. He was a son by blood or adoption[3] of Sōshū Masamune considered by many to be the most famous of the Sōshū masters.[4][5]
After leaving Gōshū province to go to what is now Kanagawa Prefecture, Sadamune became a student of Masamune, sometime around the Namboku-chō[5] era. As a mark of his completion of his teacher's training he inherited the mune part of his name Sadamune from Masamune. Sadamune was not one of the Great Juttetsu trained by Masamune, but his works were regarded to be of the same level as his master's.
Sōshū Sadamune is believed at the present time to have trained four students Nobukuni (信国)[6] who formed a long lineage of swordsmiths under the same name, Nobukuni[7] famous for his horimono images carved into the blades, and Takagi Sadamune (江州□住貞宗 - goshu takaki ju Sadamune).[8]
A great debate exists in the academic community about Takagi Sadamune.[9] It is uncertain if Takagi Sadamune is simply Sōshū Sadamune after he returned to his home region, a son of his or someone who he taught sword making. The swords of Takagi Sadamune are not considered to be as high a quality as those produced by Sōshū Sadamune but are still of exceptional skill.
One signed copy of his work exists: a tantō blade, formerly owned by Toyotomi Hideyoshi.[9] The work signed Gōshū Takagi ju Sadamune is said to have been made when Sōshū Sadamune returned home to Takagi in Gōshū province. Legend says he returned home to produce a copy of a famous sword called the Ropecutter.
He also trained Kanro Toshinaga who is believed to have worked in Echigo province in the Nanboku-chō period.[10][11]
Higo Munekage (Higo No-Kuni Kumamoto-Kishi, Hagi Jiemon No-Sho Fujiwara Munekage Saku) who was a student of Suishinshi Masahide takes a great influence from Sadamune in his work, but wasn't a student of his.Higo Munekage Katana
Kokon Mei Zukushi and other books listing Japanese sword smiths and blades list Motoshige as a student of Sadamune however Dr. Honma Junji disagrees with this in his book Nihon Koto Shi (History of Koto) By Dr. Honma Junji
hikoshiro, sadamune, hikoshirō, sadamune, 相模國住人貞宗, sagami, kuni, junin, sadamune, born, 1298, einin, 1349, shōhei, also, called, sōshū, sadamune, swordsmith, sōshū, school, originally, from, gōshū, also, known, Ōmi, province, whose, works, considered, some, fi. Hikoshirō Sadamune 相模國住人貞宗 Sagami kuni junin Sadamune 1 born 1298 Einin 1349 in Shōhei 2 also called Sōshu Sadamune was a swordsmith of the Sōshu school originally from Gōshu also known as Ōmi province whose works are considered some of the finest blades ever created His works are often compared with those of the other great Koto era 987 1596 swordsmiths including Sōshu Masamune Toshiro Yoshimitsu Go Yoshihiro Bizen Nagamitsu and Ike Muramasa He was a son by blood or adoption 3 of Sōshu Masamune considered by many to be the most famous of the Sōshu masters 4 5 A katana modified from a tachi Kiriha Sadamune Important Cultural Property Wakizashi Ishida Sadamune Important Cultural Property Tantō Terasawa Sadamune National Treasure After leaving Gōshu province to go to what is now Kanagawa Prefecture Sadamune became a student of Masamune sometime around the Namboku chō 5 era As a mark of his completion of his teacher s training he inherited the mune part of his name Sadamune from Masamune Sadamune was not one of the Great Juttetsu trained by Masamune but his works were regarded to be of the same level as his master s Contents 1 Students 2 See also 3 References 4 External linksStudents editSōshu Sadamune is believed at the present time to have trained four students Nobukuni 信国 6 who formed a long lineage of swordsmiths under the same name Nobukuni 7 famous for his horimono images carved into the blades and Takagi Sadamune 江州 住貞宗 goshu takaki ju Sadamune 8 A great debate exists in the academic community about Takagi Sadamune 9 It is uncertain if Takagi Sadamune is simply Sōshu Sadamune after he returned to his home region a son of his or someone who he taught sword making The swords of Takagi Sadamune are not considered to be as high a quality as those produced by Sōshu Sadamune but are still of exceptional skill One signed copy of his work exists a tantō blade formerly owned by Toyotomi Hideyoshi 9 The work signed Gōshu Takagi ju Sadamune is said to have been made when Sōshu Sadamune returned home to Takagi in Gōshu province Legend says he returned home to produce a copy of a famous sword called the Ropecutter He also trained Kanro Toshinaga who is believed to have worked in Echigo province in the Nanboku chō period 10 11 Higo Munekage Higo No Kuni Kumamoto Kishi Hagi Jiemon No Sho Fujiwara Munekage Saku who was a student of Suishinshi Masahide takes a great influence from Sadamune in his work but wasn t a student of his Higo Munekage KatanaKokon Mei Zukushi and other books listing Japanese sword smiths and blades list Motoshige as a student of Sadamune however Dr Honma Junji disagrees with this in his book Nihon Koto Shi History of Koto By Dr Honma JunjiSee also editMasamune List of Wazamono TantōReferences edit Nihonto Knowledge Base Family tree Archived from the original on 2007 03 11 Retrieved 2006 10 16 Masamune Info Sano Museum Archived from the original on 2006 10 09 Retrieved 2006 10 16 a b Swords Discussion Forum Nobukuni 1 Nobukuni 2 Takagi Sadamune a b Takagi Sadamune Tantō Blade Ura Nihon no Toko By Yoshikawa Kentaro Kanro Toshinaga blade saleExternal links editNobukuni 1 and Nobukuni 2 1st Nobukuni Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Hikoshiro Sadamune amp oldid 1176056426, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
