Hidemitsu of is represented in this record by two dated works of the late period: a signed Bishu Hidemitsu and dated 5 (1372), designated at the 9th session in 1962, and a dated Meitoku 2 (1391) recorded in Honma's inventory of the Imperial collection. The published sources place him among the smiths (小反派), a term whose exact meaning is unclear but which is applied chiefly to the smiths of the circle of Kanemitsu. They also note that the name runs through several generations, beginning with a first generation whose works carry dates and continuing into the period.
The of 5 is a blade with , a somewhat shallow and an . Its is with plentiful ; the temper is mixed with in , with and a that tends to tighten, and the is turning back with a slightly pointed tip. A with is carved on the , and a with a in semi-cursive style on the , which the published sources call a characteristic trait. They regard the long as a practical requirement of a , and add that a with Hidemitsu's signature is probably limited to this single example. The signature is small and cut with a fine chisel, which they describe as the general practice of work.
The of the Honma inventory is entered there beside a blade by Iemori, and its record notes that it was presented to the Emperor Meiji by the Hojo viscount family. Unaltered, with , a strong -zori and a , it shows a tight with , and a temper of mixed with , rich in and , in deep with ; are carved on both sides, with a relief figure of Tamonten at the of the . The published sources count Hidemitsu among the most skilled of this group, identify the with the first generation of the -dated works, and call it an outstanding example of his work.
One further unsigned attributed to Hidemitsu, of the late period, is recorded in the research data.
