Takamitsu is known as one of the more accomplished smiths among the group of late craftsmen collectively designated . Working within the school of Province, he bore the title Heiemon no Jo and signed himself " no ju Heiemon no Jo Takamitsu." Dated works are recorded from Eisho 9 (1512) through Daiei 8 (1528), placing his active career firmly in the late period.
His forging is characteristically tight and well-consolidated — a compact mixed with , with fine adhering and entering, producing a clear steel color. Faint may stand in the . In tempering, Takamitsu demonstrates considerable range: certain works present a wide notably rich in with adhering well, while others display a featuring compound mixed with , with well-formed and and traces of . The on the works is tempered deeply, descending in in an almost manner. His blades often bear concentrated at the — with accompanying grooves and densely carved in the true style — a combination that strongly expresses the representative manner of workmanship.
Works by Takamitsu are comparatively few among extant examples. The has recognized that his finest provide a clear measure of his technical ability, with one work regarded as the finest among his extant pieces. In every respect, his designated works are said to display, without reservation, refined and high-level technique. That both and are consistently found to be across his surviving output further confirms the care and discipline inherent in his craft, securing his position among the most capable smiths of the tradition.
