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Notable smithWhere Rikio 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 Senjuin school
Rikio（力王） was a Japanese swordsmith of the Senjuin school in Yamato province, active during the Oan (1368-1375) ND period.
The work follows the Yamato-den tradition.
Designated works by Rikio include 1 Jūyō Bunkazai (Important Cultural Property).