貞國
Where Sadakuni stands among comparable artisans: across all of nihontō, and within tradition, era, and period. The tiers (Foremost · Leading · Major · Notable) weigh official designations from the NBTHK and Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs, together with historical honors of lasting repute such as the Sansaku and Meibutsu-chō.
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Other artisans of the Hojoji school
Sadakuni（貞國） was a Japanese swordsmith of the Hojoji school in Settsu province, active during the Kanbun (1661-1673) period.
The work follows the Soshu-den tradition.
Designated works by Sadakuni include 1 Jūyō.
