This Tanto was made by Kanenori at the age of 86. Born in Daiane, Hoki Provence in in 1830 (Tenpo 1). He was originally named Miyamoto Shigahiko. He later apprenticed under Yokoyama Sukenage, from whom he learned his craft. He received the character “Kane” from his master Sukenaga and began signing his works as Kanenori. After the Haitorei Edict in 1871 (Meiji 4), which led to a sharp decline in sword production opportunities. He returned to Kurayoshi and endured a difficult period by forging agricultural tools and kitchen knives. However, he received recognition from Emperor Meiji for his work on the sacred treasures of Ise Shrine. As a result of the recognition, in April 1907 (Meiji 39), he was appointed as Teishitsu Gigeiin along side Gassan Sadakazu (First Generation), and he produced many works, primarily tanto. He passed away on October 24, 1926 (Taisho 15) at the age of 97.This Tanto has some outstanding history of the smith and the turbulent era of the Haitorei Edict in 1871. It comes with NBTHK Hozon Token Papers. It also comes in shirasaya with a wooden Habaki. We would strongly recommend the new owner to polish this interesting piece of history made by Kanenori. Mei:Teishitsu Gigeiin Miyamoto Kanenori (Made at 81 years of age)Date:Meiji 43 (1910)Nagasa:8.98 inchesSori:0.0 cmWidth at the ha-machi:2.00 cmThickness at the mune-machi:0.52 cmConstruction:Hira-zukuriMune:IoriNakago:UbuKitae:Fine ko-itame hadaHamon:Large Midare Gunome with Nice, with a deep nioiguchi. The tips of the hamon are pointed.Boshi:Rounded with a deep nioiguchi (resembles the work of Salami no Yoshisuke)Condition:Older polishPolishing is recommended on this tanto if possible. It would really make every aspect of the hamon and hada stand out and would considerably add even more value to the blade. Subscribe for the Latest Updates!Join our mailing list to receive the latest News & Updates fromNihonto Antiques.SUBSCRIBEYou have Successfully Subscribed!Your email address will be kept private & will only be used to send updates from this site!

This Tanto was made by Kanenori at the age of 86. Born in Daiane, Hoki Provence in in 1830 (Tenpo 1). He was originally named Miyamoto Shigahiko. He later apprenticed under Yokoyama Sukenage, from whom he learned his craft. He received the character “Kane” from his master Sukenaga and began signing his works as Kanenori. After the Haitorei Edict in 1871 (Meiji 4), which led to a sharp decline in sword production opportunities. He returned to Kurayoshi and endured a difficult period by forging agricultural tools and kitchen knives. However, he received recognition from Emperor Meiji for his work on the sacred treasures of Ise Shrine. As a result of the recognition, in April 1907 (Meiji 39), he was appointed as Teishitsu Gigeiin along side Gassan Sadakazu (First Generation), and he produced many works, primarily tanto. He passed away on October 24, 1926 (Taisho 15) at the age of 97.This Tanto has some outstanding history of the smith and the turbulent era of the Haitorei Edict in 1871. It comes with NBTHK Hozon Token Papers. It also comes in shirasaya with a wooden Habaki. We would strongly recommend the new owner to polish this interesting piece of history made by Kanenori. Mei:Teishitsu Gigeiin Miyamoto Kanenori (Made at 81 years of age)Date:Meiji 43 (1910)Nagasa:8.98 inchesSori:0.0 cmWidth at the ha-machi:2.00 cmThickness at the mune-machi:0.52 cmConstruction:Hira-zukuriMune:IoriNakago:UbuKitae:Fine ko-itame hadaHamon:Large Midare Gunome with Nice, with a deep nioiguchi. The tips of the hamon are pointed.Boshi:Rounded with a deep nioiguchi (resembles the work of Salami no Yoshisuke)Condition:Older polishPolishing is recommended on this tanto if possible. It would really make every aspect of the hamon and hada stand out and would considerably add even more value to the blade. Subscribe for the Latest Updates!Join our mailing list to receive the latest News & Updates fromNihonto Antiques.SUBSCRIBEYou have Successfully Subscribed!Your email address will be kept private & will only be used to send updates from this site!