Nihonto / Japanese Sword

Koto Katana attributed to the Takada school with gold-inlay cutting test authenticated by the NBTHK. The cutting test (Tameshigiri) reads « Kiri-Tetsu », which translates as « cut iron ». This means that this sword has literally cut iron! This kind of test is extremely rare, not only because of its nature, but also […]

Wakizashi Koto attributed to Kashū Kagemitsu by the NBTHK – 加州景光 Muromachi Period (~1469) Kaga Province NBTHK Hozon Certificate Fujishiro Grade: Koto Chujosaku Kashu Kagemitsu was considered one of the most talented swordsmiths of his time. Some historical texts even recount that the samurai and lord Hōjō Ujiteru presented a […]

Katana attributed to Fuyuhiro 冬廣 Late Muromachi to early Edo period (~1596-1624). Wakasa Province. NBTHK Hozon certificate. Fuyuhiro rank : Chujosaku Yamada rank : Wazamono A very fine, over 65 cm long, suriage blade in perfect condition, with no kizu (flaws), and in remarkable state of preservation. The Hamon in […]

Wakizashi signed Soshu Ju Masahiro – 相州住正弘 This sword comes from the sixth generation of Masahiro, also known as Tsunahiro Yamamura. He changed his name to Tsunahiro when he entered the service of Hōjō Ujitsuna of the Go-Hōjō clan, one of the most powerful warrior clans of the Sengoku period […]

Large Katana signed Masatsune Early Edo – Kanbun Shinto – Owari Province Owari Seki School Mei / Signature : Omote : Masatsune Ura : February 1660 Massive and large blade of almost 80 cm (which is rare for this period), ubu, signed and dated.  Its state of preservation is particularly remarkable […]

Katana signed « Kawachi no kami Kunisuke » – 河内守国助 First generation (shodai) Early Edo period – 1624 Settsu Province (Osaka) School name: Kunisuke Gorgeous blade in perfect condition with elegant sugata reminiscent of the Ishidō style from which Shodai Kunisuke emerged. The jigane is an excellently crafted hada itame, slightly loosened, […]

Sunobi Tanto signed Echizen Kuni Shimosaka Sadatsugu – 越前国下坂貞次 Sadatsugu Shimosaka Early Edo – Echizen Province – 1624 Shimosaka School Superb ubu and signed blade, a single mekugi ana, and in perfect condition. This one is decorated with Horimono in the form of Futasuji-bi grooves on each side, a characteristic […]

Wakizashi Koto attributed by NBTHK to Morihiro Chiyozuru – 千代鶴守弘 – Gold Engraved Cutting Test (Kinzogan) – 己大脇毛 丙度平地入 The first part of the cutting test (Tameshigiri) reads « Dai Wakige », which involves cutting a body in half at the armpits. These tests were mainly carried out on the bodies of […]

Katana Shinto signed Hoki no Kami Fujiwara Hirotaka / Echizen Early Edo (~1655) – Echizen Province Shimosaka school Fujishiro Rank: Shinto Chujosaku Yamada Rank: Wazamono Beautiful blade in excellent health, ubu and signed, only one mekugi ana. Quality jigane made in itame / ko-itame, with masame style straight grains in […]

Rare sunobi tanto (or wakizashi) signed Masazane – 正真 Muromachi Bunki 1501 – Ise Sengo school – 千子 This magnificent blade of 32,5 cm nagasa, ubu and signed, is a beautiful and rare example of the work of the prestigious Sengo Masazane. The kitae is in itame hada, and the […]