This is a Hozon Token designated Shintō katana by Hidetsugu, a swordsmith of the Mino Seki tradition active in the early Edo period, around the Kanbun era. The blade features a shallow torii-style curvature, a well-forged jigane with itame-hada, and a gunome-midare hamon with active kinsuji. Both the blade and its koshirae are in good condition, with the tsuka having been newly rewrapped.
NihontoWatchBETAmei · Edo · nagasa 68.9cm · sori 0.8cm
Mino-den · Mino
145 pieces on the market now
Seki (関), in Mino Province, grew from two roots set down in the Nanbokuchō period and rose to become the great center of mass sword production in the late medieval age. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Kinju金重 | 1340-1346 | 45 |
| Ujifusa氏房 | 1596-1615 | 16 |
| Kaneyuki金行 | 1350-1352 | 10 |
| Ujifusa氏房 | 1571-1592 | 9 |
| Kanekore兼之 | 1504-1555 | 7 |
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.
Three-day cooling-off period from receipt for refund or exchange. Return shipping and transfer fees are customer responsibility. Items showing use or condition changes are non-returnable.
This is a Hozon Token designated Shintō katana by Hidetsugu, a swordsmith of the Mino Seki tradition active in the early Edo period, around the Kanbun era. The blade features a shallow torii-style curvature, a well-forged jigane with itame-hada, and a gunome-midare hamon with active kinsuji. Both the blade and its koshirae are in good condition, with the tsuka having been newly rewrapped.
NihontoWatchBETAmei · Edo · nagasa 68.9cm · sori 0.8cm
Mino-den · Mino
145 pieces on the market now
Seki (関), in Mino Province, grew from two roots set down in the Nanbokuchō period and rose to become the great center of mass sword production in the late medieval age. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Kinju金重 | 1340-1346 | 45 |
| Ujifusa氏房 | 1596-1615 | 16 |
| Kaneyuki金行 | 1350-1352 | 10 |
| Ujifusa氏房 | 1571-1592 | 9 |
| Kanekore兼之 | 1504-1555 | 7 |
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.
Three-day cooling-off period from receipt for refund or exchange. Return shipping and transfer fees are customer responsibility. Items showing use or condition changes are non-returnable.
