Perry’s arrival in 1853 unraveled the Tokugawa peace and created the first mass demand for working swords in two centuries. Kiyomaro, called the Masamune of Yotsuya, died on its eve; Munetsugu and Yukihide carried the boom to the end.
This is a katana by Oizumi Shi Shigehide, a renowned smith from Dewa Province active during the late Edo period (Shin-Shinto era) and a student of Suishinshi Masahide. The blade features a bright, clear hamon with gunome midare based on suguha, and comes with a luxurious aogai mijin nuri saya uchigatana koshirae. The overall condition is good, making it suitable for appreciation.
NihontoWatchmei · Shin-shinto · nagasa 70cm · sori 1.85cm
Hizen · around 1854-1860
Tōken Taikan top 97%
2 pieces on the market now
Bakumatsu: the last war market
Perry’s arrival in 1853 unraveled the Tokugawa peace and created the first mass demand for working swords in two centuries. Kiyomaro, called the Masamune of Yotsuya, died on its eve; Munetsugu and Yukihide carried the boom to the end.
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.
Returns accepted within 3 days of delivery for defective items or significant discrepancies; customer bears return shipping and bank fees.
¥594,000
This is a katana by Oizumi Shi Shigehide, a renowned smith from Dewa Province active during the late Edo period (Shin-Shinto era) and a student of Suishinshi Masahide. The blade features a bright, clear hamon with gunome midare based on suguha, and comes with a luxurious aogai mijin nuri saya uchigatana koshirae. The overall condition is good, making it suitable for appreciation.
NihontoWatchmei · Shin-shinto · nagasa 70cm · sori 1.85cm
Hizen · around 1854-1860
Tōken Taikan top 97%
2 pieces on the market now
Bakumatsu: the last war market
Perry’s arrival in 1853 unraveled the Tokugawa peace and created the first mass demand for working swords in two centuries. Kiyomaro, called the Masamune of Yotsuya, died on its eve; Munetsugu and Yukihide carried the boom to the end.
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.
Returns accepted within 3 days of delivery for defective items or significant discrepancies; customer bears return shipping and bank fees.
¥594,000
