Description

This antique Japanese katana is signed by Washū Tegai-jū Kanekuni, a distinguished swordsmith from the early Edo period (Keichō era). He was the fifth-generation Kanekuni and elder brother of Nanki Shigekuni, known for their work as official swordsmiths for Tokugawa Ieyasu in Sunpu. The blade exhibits a beautiful jigane and suguha hamon, characteristic of the Yamato style, and comes with an NBTHK Juyo Token certificate.

JUYO TOKEN Katana signed by Kanekuni for sale
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JUYO TOKEN Katana signed by Kanekuni for sale

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Smith

Kanekuni

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School

Tegai

Specifications

Nagasa

73.5 cm

Sori

2 cm

About the maker

Tegai Kanekuni包國

2 Jūyō Tōken
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Samurai Museum

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