Yasumitsu’s work flourished in the years 1393-1424. Yasumitsu is rated a jo-saku smith. He is one of the top smiths in the Oei period and far superior to others. His reputation and influence within Bizen was significant.

Yasumitsu is the son of Shigeyoshi (1362) a smith of the kosori group who worked in the near vicinity of Osafune. He along with Moromitsu were called the Sansaku smiths. The three are the representative smiths of the Oei School whose talent and fame was recognized throughout Japan then, and worldwide now.

This sword awarded Tokubetsu papers by the NBTHK reflects the quality of excellence. This sword appears to be a custom designed sword. Perhaps a special gift for a man’s young son or daughter’s coming of age. The blade is signed and dated, Oei, the twelfth year 1405 a.d.

Swordsmith: Bizen Osafune Yasumitsu Wakizashi
Year made: 1405
Blade Length: 48.8cm

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