Main Japanese blacksmith schools by region
Manufacturing period Koto 古刀
| Region | Schools / Blacksmiths |
|---|---|
| Kinai (機内) | Bizen School (備前), Soshu School (相州), Masamune Blacksmith (正宗), Shintogo Blacksmith Kunimitsu (新藤国光) |
| Tokaido (東海道) | Shinto School (新刀), Mino School (美濃), Blacksmith Gassan Sadakazu (月山貞一), Blacksmith 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 manufacturing period 新刀
| Region | Écoles / Forgerons |
|---|---|
| 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) |