Modern Japanese Sword Gendaito Tanto Signed by Shigemasa with NBTHK Hozon Certificate 【Description】 This Tanto blade was created and signed by Sakai Ikkansai Shigemasa(酒井一貫斎繁政), one of the most famous swordsmiths in the post Samurai era. Shigemasa(his born was Sakai Kan) was born in the 38th year of the Meiji era(1905 ) as the third son of Sakai Anjiro in Shizuoka city, Japan. And, he became an apprentice of Kasama Shigetsugu(笠間繁継), a well-known swordsmith in the 10th year of the Taisho era(1921), when he was still a teenager. After 15 years of continuous training, he finally received one of the letters of his master, “繁,” and he started to signed as Shigemasa(繁正). He became an independent swordsmith in the 8th year of the Showa era(1933). Since then, he became Rikugun Jyumei Tosho(陸軍受命刀匠), which was the title given by the Japanese military to skilled Japanese swordsmiths during Taisho-the early Showa period. To receive this title, a swordsmith forged two swords and submitted them to the governmental agency that produced weapons. After passing the particular and rigorous exam there, the swordsmith would be acknowledged as Rikugun Jyumei Tosho. We assumed he primarily forged swords for the Japanese military before and during World War II. After World War II, he changed his name to Ikkansai Shigemasa(一貫斎繁政) and kept forging for the rest of his life. He was selected as a Mukansa swordsmith by NBTHK(Nihon Bijutsu Touken Hozon Kyokai). Based on the signature on the tang, this Tanto blade was forged when he was 80 years old(1985). He died at the age of 91 in 1996. While he was known for his highly skilled forging technique, he was also excellent at engraving his work. The engraving of this blade was also done by Shigemasa. Its design is Fudo Myo O engraving. Fudo Myo-O (不動明王, acalanātha) is engraved at this part of the sword. Fudo Myo-O is one of the objects of worship in Buddhism. According to a theory, it is the incarnation of Dainichi Nyorai (大日如来, Mahāvairocana, the principal image of esoteric Buddhism). Fudo Myo-O is a motif with miraculous virtues. What is a Mukansa swordsmith? It is one of the most honorable titles a modern swordsmith could receive. One with this title could submit his work to the Japanese sword exhibition held by NBTHK(Nihon Bijyutu Touken Hozon Kyokai) without being examined. In contrast, other sword makers need to pass a rigorous test to participate in this event. This fact also suggests he was a great swordsmith in modern times. There are only 39 Mukansa swordsmiths now since the exhibition started in 1955. This exhibition is held by NBTHK once a year, and modern swordsmiths compete for their craftsmanship there. About Modern Swordsmith There are around 150-200 swordsmiths in Japan today. To legally produce Japanese swords, one needs to pass the national exam given by the Agency for Cultural Affairs(Bunka-Cho) and receive the license. Before taking the exam, one must finish his or her apprenticeship under a licensed master for more than five years. Those who practice Iaido(居合道) tend to use those modern swords, and there are modern Japanese sword collectors nationwide. The modern Japanese sword makers are researching old ways to forge swords and trying to recreate ancient-style swords. They are the ones who keep the tradition of Japanese history alive. This sword has a Hozon certificate issued by NBTHK. This authentication paper was only given to Japanese swords, worth preserving by Nihon Bijutsu Touken Hozon Kyokai(the Society for the Preservation of the Japan Art Sword). 【Blade】 Cutting Edge Length(Nagasa) : 27.0 cm( 10.6 inches) Curvature(Sori) : 0.2 cm(0.08 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 Nakago : Nakago is the tang of the Japanese sword. The front of the signature says “Musashikoku Tokigawa Seto Jyu Sakai Ikkans
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0.2 cm
Antique Japanese Sword Tanto Signed by Yokoyama Sukenaga NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
$7,441
Antique Japanese Sword Tanto Signed by Osafune Kiyomitsu NBTHK Hozon Certificate
$4,829
Antique Japanese Sword Tanto Signed by Korehiro NBTHK Hozon Certificate and Tokubetsu Kicho for the Koshirae
$4,333
Antique Japanese Sword Tanto Signed by Masahiro NBTHK JUYO TOKEN Certificate
$23,525
Modern Japanese Sword Gendaito Tanto Signed by Shigemasa with NBTHK Hozon Certificate 【Description】 This Tanto blade was created and signed by Sakai Ikkansai Shigemasa(酒井一貫斎繁政), one of the most famous swordsmiths in the post Samurai era. Shigemasa(his born was Sakai Kan) was born in the 38th year of the Meiji era(1905 ) as the third son of Sakai Anjiro in Shizuoka city, Japan. And, he became an apprentice of Kasama Shigetsugu(笠間繁継), a well-known swordsmith in the 10th year of the Taisho era(1921), when he was still a teenager. After 15 years of continuous training, he finally received one of the letters of his master, “繁,” and he started to signed as Shigemasa(繁正). He became an independent swordsmith in the 8th year of the Showa era(1933). Since then, he became Rikugun Jyumei Tosho(陸軍受命刀匠), which was the title given by the Japanese military to skilled Japanese swordsmiths during Taisho-the early Showa period. To receive this title, a swordsmith forged two swords and submitted them to the governmental agency that produced weapons. After passing the particular and rigorous exam there, the swordsmith would be acknowledged as Rikugun Jyumei Tosho. We assumed he primarily forged swords for the Japanese military before and during World War II. After World War II, he changed his name to Ikkansai Shigemasa(一貫斎繁政) and kept forging for the rest of his life. He was selected as a Mukansa swordsmith by NBTHK(Nihon Bijutsu Touken Hozon Kyokai). Based on the signature on the tang, this Tanto blade was forged when he was 80 years old(1985). He died at the age of 91 in 1996. While he was known for his highly skilled forging technique, he was also excellent at engraving his work. The engraving of this blade was also done by Shigemasa. Its design is Fudo Myo O engraving. Fudo Myo-O (不動明王, acalanātha) is engraved at this part of the sword. Fudo Myo-O is one of the objects of worship in Buddhism. According to a theory, it is the incarnation of Dainichi Nyorai (大日如来, Mahāvairocana, the principal image of esoteric Buddhism). Fudo Myo-O is a motif with miraculous virtues. What is a Mukansa swordsmith? It is one of the most honorable titles a modern swordsmith could receive. One with this title could submit his work to the Japanese sword exhibition held by NBTHK(Nihon Bijyutu Touken Hozon Kyokai) without being examined. In contrast, other sword makers need to pass a rigorous test to participate in this event. This fact also suggests he was a great swordsmith in modern times. There are only 39 Mukansa swordsmiths now since the exhibition started in 1955. This exhibition is held by NBTHK once a year, and modern swordsmiths compete for their craftsmanship there. About Modern Swordsmith There are around 150-200 swordsmiths in Japan today. To legally produce Japanese swords, one needs to pass the national exam given by the Agency for Cultural Affairs(Bunka-Cho) and receive the license. Before taking the exam, one must finish his or her apprenticeship under a licensed master for more than five years. Those who practice Iaido(居合道) tend to use those modern swords, and there are modern Japanese sword collectors nationwide. The modern Japanese sword makers are researching old ways to forge swords and trying to recreate ancient-style swords. They are the ones who keep the tradition of Japanese history alive. This sword has a Hozon certificate issued by NBTHK. This authentication paper was only given to Japanese swords, worth preserving by Nihon Bijutsu Touken Hozon Kyokai(the Society for the Preservation of the Japan Art Sword). 【Blade】 Cutting Edge Length(Nagasa) : 27.0 cm( 10.6 inches) Curvature(Sori) : 0.2 cm(0.08 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 Nakago : Nakago is the tang of the Japanese sword. The front of the signature says “Musashikoku Tokigawa Seto Jyu Sakai Ikkans
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世界81社の刀剣商を横断追跡 · 価格履歴 · 売却アーカイブ
27 cm
0.2 cm
Antique Japanese Sword Tanto Signed by Yokoyama Sukenaga NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
$7,441
Antique Japanese Sword Tanto Signed by Osafune Kiyomitsu NBTHK Hozon Certificate
$4,829
Antique Japanese Sword Tanto Signed by Korehiro NBTHK Hozon Certificate and Tokubetsu Kicho for the Koshirae
$4,333
Antique Japanese Sword Tanto Signed by Masahiro NBTHK JUYO TOKEN Certificate
$23,525
