This antique katana is attributed to Aizu Kanetomo by the NBTHK, though it is unsigned. Kanetomo was a smith from the Aizu province (modern-day Fukushima prefecture) and belonged to the Aizu Kanesada school. This blade is believed to be from a later generation of Kanetomo, dating to the late Edo period (mid-late 19th century). It comes with a full koshirae mounting and an NBTHK Kicho certificate.
NihontoWatchmumei · Aizu Kanesada · Kaei (1848-1854) · nagasa 75.4cm · sori 2cm
Mino-den · Iwashiro
8 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Kanesada兼定 | 1818-1869 | 0 |
| Kanesada兼定 | 1624-1644 | 0 |
| Kanesada兼定 | 1624-1644 | 0 |
| Kanesada兼定 | 1655-1658 | 0 |
| Kanesada兼定 | 1661-1673 | 0 |
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.
This work carries older NBTHK “Kichō”-era papers, which the NBTHK no longer issues and now regards as unreliable. To confirm the attribution, submission to an official Japanese examination body (such as the NBTHK or NTHK) for modern certification could be considered.
Returns/exchanges limited to defects caused by shipping (except willful misconduct or gross negligence by the company); customers must contact within 72 hours of receiving the product.
This antique katana is attributed to Aizu Kanetomo by the NBTHK, though it is unsigned. Kanetomo was a smith from the Aizu province (modern-day Fukushima prefecture) and belonged to the Aizu Kanesada school. This blade is believed to be from a later generation of Kanetomo, dating to the late Edo period (mid-late 19th century). It comes with a full koshirae mounting and an NBTHK Kicho certificate.
NihontoWatchmumei · Aizu Kanesada · Kaei (1848-1854) · nagasa 75.4cm · sori 2cm
Mino-den · Iwashiro
8 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Kanesada兼定 | 1818-1869 | 0 |
| Kanesada兼定 | 1624-1644 | 0 |
| Kanesada兼定 | 1624-1644 | 0 |
| Kanesada兼定 | 1655-1658 | 0 |
| Kanesada兼定 | 1661-1673 | 0 |
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.
This work carries older NBTHK “Kichō”-era papers, which the NBTHK no longer issues and now regards as unreliable. To confirm the attribution, submission to an official Japanese examination body (such as the NBTHK or NTHK) for modern certification could be considered.
Returns/exchanges limited to defects caused by shipping (except willful misconduct or gross negligence by the company); customers must contact within 72 hours of receiving the product.
