Rai Kunitsugu

[Toukenan]

A swordsmith who is considered to be one of the Masamune-Jittetsu (10 philosophers of the Masamune sect), and is also known as ""Kamakura-Rai"".

In addition to Kunitsugu, there were many other Rai-ha groups, mainly based on Yamashiro-den, but Kunitsugu's style was Sōshū-den-Like.

It is natural to think that Sōshū-den is the main part because ""He became a disciple of Masamune.""

However, it is said that this style was established because ""Kunitsugu incorporated the needs of the times into the teachings of the Rai school'' instead.

The highlight of this Tachi is the beautiful Jihada!

Please take your time and appreciate it.

 

「来国次（らいくにつぐ）」刀剣鑑賞が100倍楽しくなる動画！ Japanese sword Rai Kunitsugu

 

https://youtu.be/turxo3p7CTs

[Soshin]

Some nice Rai School swords. This school of the Yamashiro Tradition was discussed a few times this year at my Japanese sword club. I was able to make it to the meeting in May.  Thank you for sharing a video about these fine swords.