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This listing features a katana signed by Shimizu Jinoshin Nobutaka, an eighth-generation smith of the Hoki no Kami Nobutaka family. He was active during the late Edo period, around the Kansei reforms, when martial arts were encouraged. The blade is accompanied by koshirae.

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Katana: Shimizu Jinoshin Nobutaka, Kyowa 2nd Year, 8th Month

mei · Kansei (1789-1801)

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Katana
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Measurements & details
Smith
Nobutaka
Type
Katana
Period
Around 1789–1801(Kansei)
Province
Owari
Signature
Signed
Description

This listing features a katana signed by Shimizu Jinoshin Nobutaka, an eighth-generation smith of the Hoki no Kami Nobutaka family. He was active during the late Edo period, around the Kansei reforms, when martial arts were encouraged. The blade is accompanied by koshirae.

About the maker

Nobutaka

信高

Owari · around 1789-1801

Tōken Taikan top 77%

2 pieces on the market now

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Historical context

The Edo period (1615 to 1868)

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For two and a half centuries of peace the sword was the warrior’s legal badge rather than his weapon. Each great city developed its own manner, Edo’s tested strength against Ōsaka’s polished brilliance, until demand thinned in the era’s last decades.

The Edo period (1615 to 1868) →

Warning — certificate not found

We could not find an authenticity certificate on the seller’s listing. Japanese swords and fittings are normally papered by the NBTHK (or the NTHK). Without one, the attribution is the seller’s own assessment and has not been independently verified — treat it with caution and ask the dealer about certification before buying.

Seller
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Choshuya
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✓Ships worldwide✓English support
Return policy

If, due to our fault, the item differs significantly from its proper condition, the item may be returned. Cooling-off is within one week of the item's arrival.

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This listing features a katana signed by Shimizu Jinoshin Nobutaka, an eighth-generation smith of the Hoki no Kami Nobutaka family. He was active during the late Edo period, around the Kansei reforms, when martial arts were encouraged. The blade is accompanied by koshirae.

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Nobutaka

Katana: Shimizu Jinoshin Nobutaka, Kyowa 2nd Year, 8th Month

mei · Kansei (1789-1801)

SOLD
Nobutaka (信高) · Kansei (1789-1801)2 works for sale →
Katana
Could you name the smith from the blade alone? Today’s kantei →
Nobutaka — 1 of 2
Nobutaka — 2 of 2
1 / 2
1 / 2
Nobutaka — 1 of 2Nobutaka — 2 of 2
Nobutaka (信高) · Kansei (1789-1801)2 works for sale →
Katana
Could you name the smith from the blade alone? Today’s kantei →
Measurements & details
Smith
Nobutaka
Type
Katana
Period
Around 1789–1801(Kansei)
Province
Owari
Signature
Signed
Description

This listing features a katana signed by Shimizu Jinoshin Nobutaka, an eighth-generation smith of the Hoki no Kami Nobutaka family. He was active during the late Edo period, around the Kansei reforms, when martial arts were encouraged. The blade is accompanied by koshirae.

About the maker

Nobutaka

信高

Owari · around 1789-1801

Tōken Taikan top 77%

2 pieces on the market now

›
2 works by Nobutaka on the market→
Nobutaka — full profile

Study this maker →

Historical context

The Edo period (1615 to 1868)

›

For two and a half centuries of peace the sword was the warrior’s legal badge rather than his weapon. Each great city developed its own manner, Edo’s tested strength against Ōsaka’s polished brilliance, until demand thinned in the era’s last decades.

The Edo period (1615 to 1868) →

Warning — certificate not found

We could not find an authenticity certificate on the seller’s listing. Japanese swords and fittings are normally papered by the NBTHK (or the NTHK). Without one, the attribution is the seller’s own assessment and has not been independently verified — treat it with caution and ask the dealer about certification before buying.

Seller
C
Choshuya
🇯🇵Ships from Japan
›
✓Verified dealerwww.choshuya.co.jp
✓Ships worldwide✓English support
Return policy

If, due to our fault, the item differs significantly from its proper condition, the item may be returned. Cooling-off is within one week of the item's arrival.

View all of Choshuya’s listings→View this item on the dealer’s site→

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Swords

  • Katana
  • Wakizashi
  • Tantō
  • Tachi
  • Naginata
  • Yari
  • Japanese Swords
  • Samurai Swords

Fittings

  • Tsuba
  • Fuchi-Kashira
  • Kozuka
  • Menuki
  • Sword Guards (Tsuba)

Armor

  • Kabuto
  • Samurai Armor
  • All Samurai Armor

By Certification

  • Tokujū
  • Jūyō
  • Tokuho
  • Hozon

Resources

  • Dealer Directory
  • Artist Directory
  • The Daily Kantei
  • Glossary
  • Browse All
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