Shintogo Kunimitsu

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In this Japanese name, the family name is Shintogo.

Shintogo Kunimitsu was a Japanese swordsmith active during the Einin, Shōwa and Enkyō periods, generally acknowledged to be the teacher of master swordsmith Masamune. This is due to various similarities in style and workmanship that indicate that Masamune was almost certainly his student.

He had several sons, who likely crafted a number of swords under his name.