関孫六兼元

Seki Magoroku Kanemoto

Description

One of the two great Seki smiths alongside Kanesada. Most famous for his sanbonsugi (three-cedar) hamon of continuous triangular patterns. The second generation (Magoroku) is most renowned, widely known as 'Magoroku of Seki.' Famed for cutting ability, said to have been favored by Takeda Shingen.

Famous Works

• 刀（三本杉・重要文化財）