OtherShintō (New Swords)Jōsaku

陸奥守吉行

Mutsu-no-kami Yoshiyuki

Period

Early Edo

School

Tosa school

Active Years

17世紀後半

Tradition

Other

Rank

Jōsaku

Description

Smith of Tosa province (present-day Kōchi). Famous in Bakumatsu history as the sword carried by Sakamoto Ryōma. Served as retained smith of the Yamauchi family. Known for practical workmanship. Ryōma's sword, signed 'Mutsu-no-kami Yoshiyuki,' is preserved at the Kyoto National Museum.