Yamato-denKotō (Old Swords)Jōsaku
尻懸則長
Shikkake Norinaga
Description
Representative smith of the Shikkake school, one of the five major Yamato schools. Affiliated with Tōdai-ji temple, producing many practical swords for warrior monks. Shows the classic Yamato style of masame-hada with suguha.
Famous Works
- 薙刀(重要文化財)