江戸は刀の目利きの時代である。本阿弥の鑑定、1719年の享保名物帳、盛んな刀剣書が、戦で抜かれることのなくなった刀を学問の対象へと変えていった。
Antique Japanese Sword Katana Attributed to Fujiwara Takada with NBTHK Kicho Certificate for the blade 【Description】 This blade is attributed to a work of a swordsmith of Takada school in Edo period. Takada school was founded by Takada Tomoyuki in Takada village, Ohita prefecture, during the Nanbokucho period. (1334-1338 A.D). Tomoyuki went to Bizen province(today’s Okayama prefecture) to master the sword-forging techniques of BIZEN and came back to the village and trained his apprentices. That is how Takada school started. Those who forged swords in Takada village before the Edo period are called Taira Takada and Fujiwara Takada during the Edo period. Based on the NBTHK certificate, this blade is categorized as Fujiwara Takada. During Sengoku Period(the warring state period: from late 15 C to late 16 C), the Takada school forged many swords for feudal lords in Kyushu island. It is said that the reputation of the blades forged by Takada school was close to MINO or BIZEN swords, two of which are the most famous sword forging places. This highly skilled sword forging technique was passed down to later generations in the Edo period. Generally speaking, Kyushu island was prosperous in sword-making because of the long history of trading with Asian countries. To gain an advantage in trading, many feudal lords on this island fought against each other. Takada school was able to receive many orders as the demand increased among those lords. The material of Japanese swords(high-quality iron sand and charcoal) was abundant in the mount Sobo Katamuki, located near Takada village. We believe Takada school prospered because of its geographic location and natural resources. *Please keep in mind that there are some Kitae Kizu and black rusts on the blade. If you like to see the detailed condition, please feel free to contact us. 【Blade】 Cutting Edge Length(Nagasa) : 71.3 cm (28.1 inches) Curvature(Sori) : 2.1 cm (0.83 inches) Hamon : The crystalline structure which forms along the cutting edge of a blade as a result of the hardening process Jimon(Jihada) : visible steel surface pattern created by folding and hammering during forging process Kissaki : Kissaki is the tip of the Japanese sword. Nakago : Nakago is the tang of the Japanese sword. Japanese swordsmiths left the black rust on the tang because it prevents red rust while the tang is in its handle. And the discoloration of the tang was created over time, and it is a great indicator for a Japanese sword specialist to estimate when the sword was forged. Koshirae: Koshirae is the mounting of the Japanese sword. There are several parts that consist of Koshirae such as Saya (Sabbard), Tsuka (Handle), Tsuba (Handguard). Fuchi-Kashira : A pair of matching sword fittings that cover the upper and bottom parts of its sword hilt. The cloud pattern (雲, kumo) is designed on this Fuchi Kashira. Clouds bring rain and snow, and their movements significantly affect the weather of the day. Due to its supernatural power, a theory says that gods, spirits, and dragons dwell in the clouds. As mentioned in the dragon design (please check Episode 2), a religion worships the dragon as a water god in Japan. It might be one of the reasons why the combination of dragon and clouds motifs is often seen even in sword mountings. The cloud pattern has been associated with magical power, and people thought it an omen of lucky things. In addition, some people wished to obtain a leisurely life in comfort by seeing clouds’ movements (that floats in the sky). Or, as clouds appear repeatedly, its design represents reincarnation. Samurais were always on the verge of life and death on the battlefield. They might have believed in the power of this pattern. And they had incorporated it into the design of their sword mountings, such as Tsuba. Tsuka and Menuki : Tsuka is the handle of the Japanese sword and Menuki is its decoration. The motif of this Menuki is the Koi (鯉, domestic carp). Based on an ancient foreign story, many fi
NihontoWatch無銘 · Takada · 江戸 · 長さ 71.3cm · 反り 2.1cm
備前伝 · 豊後
現在44点販売中
豊後国の高田派は、同国高田荘の地名を負う一門で、鎌倉初期に定秀・行平らの名工を出した九州刀の伝統が一時跡絶えた後、南北朝時代に友行が同地に現れて再興した鍛冶集団である。説示は友行をもって高田鍛冶の祖とし、現存する年紀作に貞治・正平の年号を伝える点を挙げる。友行のほか、その子あるいは門人と伝える時行が著名で、別系と思われる行政には建徳二年紀の短刀がある。南北朝期の作には「藤原」を冠し、室町期以降は「平」を銘じて「盛」「守」「鎮」「統」などを通字とし、これらを総じて平高田と汎称する。さらに末期に至って再び「藤原」を冠するようになり、江戸期以降もこれを踏襲して藤原高田と呼び習わされ区分される。この間に長盛・竪守・鎮教・鎮清・鎮正らを輩出し、鎮正の門からは伊予宇和島に移った国房が出て新刀期へと繋がるなど、室町後期から江戸期に及ぶ長い系譜を形づくった。 作風は説示の記すところ多彩で、一様には括れない。鍛えは板目に杢を交え、総じて肌立ちごころとなり、柾に流れる態を見せて、地沸つき地景入り、白気映りや乱れ映りが立つものが多い。刃文は直刃を基調とするものから、小互の目や角ばる互の目を交えて乱れるもの、腰の開いた複式風で末備前を彷彿とさせるもの、さらに皆焼に及ぶものまで幅がある。祖の友行は同時代の左文字一類に近似するが、刃中に角ばる互の目が間遠に連れ、地に白けが強く地斑を交える点が見どころとされる。室町期の作の多くに共通する要所として、刃中に針の先で突いたような固い葉が入ることが従来指摘されており、系統と時代の判別に資する。姿形は室町中期頃までは反りが深くついて反らせたものが多く、末期は身幅広めで反りが幾分浅く、中鋒が延びて時代を映した頑健な造込みとなる。行政の作のように、鍛えが大きく流れて古典色が濃く、櫃中に行平を踏襲した倶利迦羅の浮彫を施す例もみられる。 伝承の上では、高田物は実用刀として広く行き渡った一方、斯界の評価は決して高くないとされてきた。説示はその傾向を踏まえつつ、地刃に破綻なく締まりごころとなり、来国行を参考にしたとも言えるほどの出来を示す鎮教や、地鉄精良で匂口冴える鎮清の作をもって面目を挽回する出色の一口と評し、平高田中で最も技倆に優れ直刃を得意とした長盛を一派の代表として挙げる。伝来を備える品も少なくなく、行政の短刀は庄内酒井家に伝わって本阿弥光忠の折紙を添え、鎮教には黒田家の重宝となり享保名物追記に載る権藤鎮教の長刀があり、長盛の脇指には島津継豊から本田親章へ拝領された切付銘を持つものがある。中世豊後刀工の作域を今に伝える資料として、また実用に堪える堅牢さと九州古典派の余韻を併せ持つ一門として位置づけられる。 詳しく見る →
江戸は刀の目利きの時代である。本阿弥の鑑定、1719年の享保名物帳、盛んな刀剣書が、戦で抜かれることのなくなった刀を学問の対象へと変えていった。
本作はNBTHKの旧鑑定書（貴重・特別貴重）を有しますが、これらは現在発行されておらず、信頼性に欠けるとされています。極めを確認するには、公的な鑑定機関（NBTHK・NTHKなど）への再提出による現代の鑑定をご検討いただけます。
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.
Antique Japanese Sword Katana Attributed to Fujiwara Takada with NBTHK Kicho Certificate for the blade 【Description】 This blade is attributed to a work of a swordsmith of Takada school in Edo period. Takada school was founded by Takada Tomoyuki in Takada village, Ohita prefecture, during the Nanbokucho period. (1334-1338 A.D). Tomoyuki went to Bizen province(today’s Okayama prefecture) to master the sword-forging techniques of BIZEN and came back to the village and trained his apprentices. That is how Takada school started. Those who forged swords in Takada village before the Edo period are called Taira Takada and Fujiwara Takada during the Edo period. Based on the NBTHK certificate, this blade is categorized as Fujiwara Takada. During Sengoku Period(the warring state period: from late 15 C to late 16 C), the Takada school forged many swords for feudal lords in Kyushu island. It is said that the reputation of the blades forged by Takada school was close to MINO or BIZEN swords, two of which are the most famous sword forging places. This highly skilled sword forging technique was passed down to later generations in the Edo period. Generally speaking, Kyushu island was prosperous in sword-making because of the long history of trading with Asian countries. To gain an advantage in trading, many feudal lords on this island fought against each other. Takada school was able to receive many orders as the demand increased among those lords. The material of Japanese swords(high-quality iron sand and charcoal) was abundant in the mount Sobo Katamuki, located near Takada village. We believe Takada school prospered because of its geographic location and natural resources. *Please keep in mind that there are some Kitae Kizu and black rusts on the blade. If you like to see the detailed condition, please feel free to contact us. 【Blade】 Cutting Edge Length(Nagasa) : 71.3 cm (28.1 inches) Curvature(Sori) : 2.1 cm (0.83 inches) Hamon : The crystalline structure which forms along the cutting edge of a blade as a result of the hardening process Jimon(Jihada) : visible steel surface pattern created by folding and hammering during forging process Kissaki : Kissaki is the tip of the Japanese sword. Nakago : Nakago is the tang of the Japanese sword. Japanese swordsmiths left the black rust on the tang because it prevents red rust while the tang is in its handle. And the discoloration of the tang was created over time, and it is a great indicator for a Japanese sword specialist to estimate when the sword was forged. Koshirae: Koshirae is the mounting of the Japanese sword. There are several parts that consist of Koshirae such as Saya (Sabbard), Tsuka (Handle), Tsuba (Handguard). Fuchi-Kashira : A pair of matching sword fittings that cover the upper and bottom parts of its sword hilt. The cloud pattern (雲, kumo) is designed on this Fuchi Kashira. Clouds bring rain and snow, and their movements significantly affect the weather of the day. Due to its supernatural power, a theory says that gods, spirits, and dragons dwell in the clouds. As mentioned in the dragon design (please check Episode 2), a religion worships the dragon as a water god in Japan. It might be one of the reasons why the combination of dragon and clouds motifs is often seen even in sword mountings. The cloud pattern has been associated with magical power, and people thought it an omen of lucky things. In addition, some people wished to obtain a leisurely life in comfort by seeing clouds’ movements (that floats in the sky). Or, as clouds appear repeatedly, its design represents reincarnation. Samurais were always on the verge of life and death on the battlefield. They might have believed in the power of this pattern. And they had incorporated it into the design of their sword mountings, such as Tsuba. Tsuka and Menuki : Tsuka is the handle of the Japanese sword and Menuki is its decoration. The motif of this Menuki is the Koi (鯉, domestic carp). Based on an ancient foreign story, many fi
NihontoWatch無銘 · Takada · 江戸 · 長さ 71.3cm · 反り 2.1cm
備前伝 · 豊後
現在44点販売中
豊後国の高田派は、同国高田荘の地名を負う一門で、鎌倉初期に定秀・行平らの名工を出した九州刀の伝統が一時跡絶えた後、南北朝時代に友行が同地に現れて再興した鍛冶集団である。説示は友行をもって高田鍛冶の祖とし、現存する年紀作に貞治・正平の年号を伝える点を挙げる。友行のほか、その子あるいは門人と伝える時行が著名で、別系と思われる行政には建徳二年紀の短刀がある。南北朝期の作には「藤原」を冠し、室町期以降は「平」を銘じて「盛」「守」「鎮」「統」などを通字とし、これらを総じて平高田と汎称する。さらに末期に至って再び「藤原」を冠するようになり、江戸期以降もこれを踏襲して藤原高田と呼び習わされ区分される。この間に長盛・竪守・鎮教・鎮清・鎮正らを輩出し、鎮正の門からは伊予宇和島に移った国房が出て新刀期へと繋がるなど、室町後期から江戸期に及ぶ長い系譜を形づくった。 作風は説示の記すところ多彩で、一様には括れない。鍛えは板目に杢を交え、総じて肌立ちごころとなり、柾に流れる態を見せて、地沸つき地景入り、白気映りや乱れ映りが立つものが多い。刃文は直刃を基調とするものから、小互の目や角ばる互の目を交えて乱れるもの、腰の開いた複式風で末備前を彷彿とさせるもの、さらに皆焼に及ぶものまで幅がある。祖の友行は同時代の左文字一類に近似するが、刃中に角ばる互の目が間遠に連れ、地に白けが強く地斑を交える点が見どころとされる。室町期の作の多くに共通する要所として、刃中に針の先で突いたような固い葉が入ることが従来指摘されており、系統と時代の判別に資する。姿形は室町中期頃までは反りが深くついて反らせたものが多く、末期は身幅広めで反りが幾分浅く、中鋒が延びて時代を映した頑健な造込みとなる。行政の作のように、鍛えが大きく流れて古典色が濃く、櫃中に行平を踏襲した倶利迦羅の浮彫を施す例もみられる。 伝承の上では、高田物は実用刀として広く行き渡った一方、斯界の評価は決して高くないとされてきた。説示はその傾向を踏まえつつ、地刃に破綻なく締まりごころとなり、来国行を参考にしたとも言えるほどの出来を示す鎮教や、地鉄精良で匂口冴える鎮清の作をもって面目を挽回する出色の一口と評し、平高田中で最も技倆に優れ直刃を得意とした長盛を一派の代表として挙げる。伝来を備える品も少なくなく、行政の短刀は庄内酒井家に伝わって本阿弥光忠の折紙を添え、鎮教には黒田家の重宝となり享保名物追記に載る権藤鎮教の長刀があり、長盛の脇指には島津継豊から本田親章へ拝領された切付銘を持つものがある。中世豊後刀工の作域を今に伝える資料として、また実用に堪える堅牢さと九州古典派の余韻を併せ持つ一門として位置づけられる。 詳しく見る →
江戸は刀の目利きの時代である。本阿弥の鑑定、1719年の享保名物帳、盛んな刀剣書が、戦で抜かれることのなくなった刀を学問の対象へと変えていった。
本作はNBTHKの旧鑑定書（貴重・特別貴重）を有しますが、これらは現在発行されておらず、信頼性に欠けるとされています。極めを確認するには、公的な鑑定機関（NBTHK・NTHKなど）への再提出による現代の鑑定をご検討いただけます。
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.
