Bizen Province (Okayama) · Heian–Edo
Bizen is the most prolific of the five great sword traditions — the iron province of Okayama produced more celebrated swordsmiths than any other region of Japan. Its blades are known for the flowing chōji and gunome temper patterns and the dense, vivid jigane that mark the Osafune school at its height.
Bizen Province (Okayama) · Heian–Edo
Bizen is the most prolific of the five great sword traditions — the iron province of Okayama produced more celebrated swordsmiths than any other region of Japan. Its blades are known for the flowing chōji and gunome temper patterns and the dense, vivid jigane that mark the Osafune school at its height.