Saburo Kaneyoshi Shizu in Japanese Katana terminology
志津三郎兼氏 Saburo Kaneyoshi Shizu
What is Saburo Kaneyoshi Shizu in Japanese Katana terminology?
Saburo Kaneyoshi Shizu, also known as "Shizu Saburo Kaneyoshi", originated from the Yamato Tegaikanenaga lineage. He studied under "Masamune" and was counted among the "Ten Disciples of Masamune". There is a theory that his name "Kaneyoshi" was originally changed from "Kaneuji". He based his sword-making in Mino Province (currently Gifu Prefecture) and greatly contributed to the development of the Mino tradition.