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Other artisans of the Ko-Bizen school
Sanetsune（眞恒） was a Japanese swordsmith of the Ko-Bizen school in Bizen province, active during the Joryaku (1077-1081) period.
The work follows the Bizen-den tradition.
Designated works by Sanetsune include 1 Kokuhō (National Treasure).