Edo was the sword’s age of connoisseurship: the Hon’ami appraisers, the shogunal register of famous blades of 1719, and a thriving literature turned the sword into an object of study even as it ceased to be drawn in war.
This listing features an antique Katana long sword crafted by Masatoshi in the 1650s, during the early Edo period. The blade, measuring 75.4cm, exhibits a beautiful mixed tempered-line pattern of Notare zig-zag and Suguha straight patterns. It comes in a black urushi lacquered scabbard with a complete set of ornate mountings, including an iron open-worked Tsuba hand guard.
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Shinto · Kii
1 piece on the market now
Where Masatoshi stands among comparable artisans: across all of nihontō, and within tradition, era, and period. The tiers (Foremost · Leading · Major · Notable) weigh official designations from the NBTHK and Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs, together with historical honors of lasting repute such as the Sansaku and Meibutsu-chō.
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Years he was demonstrably active, proven by signed-and-dated blades
Shinto · Kii
3 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Masatoshi正俊 | — | 1 |
Edo was the sword’s age of connoisseurship: the Hon’ami appraisers, the shogunal register of famous blades of 1719, and a thriving literature turned the sword into an object of study even as it ceased to be drawn in war.
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.
Returns accepted only for errors/damage: damaged or incorrect items reported by email within 10 calendar days; defective goods within 30 calendar days.
This listing features an antique Katana long sword crafted by Masatoshi in the 1650s, during the early Edo period. The blade, measuring 75.4cm, exhibits a beautiful mixed tempered-line pattern of Notare zig-zag and Suguha straight patterns. It comes in a black urushi lacquered scabbard with a complete set of ornate mountings, including an iron open-worked Tsuba hand guard.
NihontoWatchShinto · Kii
1 piece on the market now
Where Masatoshi stands among comparable artisans: across all of nihontō, and within tradition, era, and period. The tiers (Foremost · Leading · Major · Notable) weigh official designations from the NBTHK and Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs, together with historical honors of lasting repute such as the Sansaku and Meibutsu-chō.
Select a lens to see how it's measured.
Years he was demonstrably active, proven by signed-and-dated blades
Shinto · Kii
3 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Masatoshi正俊 | — | 1 |
Edo was the sword’s age of connoisseurship: the Hon’ami appraisers, the shogunal register of famous blades of 1719, and a thriving literature turned the sword into an object of study even as it ceased to be drawn in war.
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.
Returns accepted only for errors/damage: damaged or incorrect items reported by email within 10 calendar days; defective goods within 30 calendar days.
