Signatures:
國俊 kunitoshi
Recorded works
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Biography and lineage
There are 2 different theories:
1) Kunitoshi of Rai school had a very long career. He changed his style, sugata and signature arnound Shōō, leaving two distinct work periods.
2) There were two different swordsmiths.
The most popular theory is that there was only one smith (theory 1) and Nihonto Club notes are based on this theory.
This record represents works of the early period of Rai Kunitoshi, so called Niji (two character) Kunitoshi. Works of the late period (known as Rai Kunitoshi) are explained here.