This is an antique katana sword handcrafted in the late Edo period around 1800. The inscription of the swordsmith is engraved on the tang. The blade comes in a contemporary ornate mounting crafted in excellent condition and includes an English Certificate of the authorized vendor.
NihontoWatchmei · Edo · nagasa 75.3cm · sori 1.9cm
Shinano · around 1848-1854
Fujishiro Jo saku · Tōken Taikan top 37%
1 piece on the market now
The Edo period (1615 to 1868)
For two and a half centuries of peace the sword was the warrior’s legal badge rather than his weapon. Each great city developed its own manner, Edo’s tested strength against Ōsaka’s polished brilliance, until demand thinned in the era’s last decades.
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 is an antique katana sword handcrafted in the late Edo period around 1800. The inscription of the swordsmith is engraved on the tang. The blade comes in a contemporary ornate mounting crafted in excellent condition and includes an English Certificate of the authorized vendor.
NihontoWatchmei · Edo · nagasa 75.3cm · sori 1.9cm
Shinano · around 1848-1854
Fujishiro Jo saku · Tōken Taikan top 37%
1 piece on the market now
The Edo period (1615 to 1868)
For two and a half centuries of peace the sword was the warrior’s legal badge rather than his weapon. Each great city developed its own manner, Edo’s tested strength against Ōsaka’s polished brilliance, until demand thinned in the era’s last decades.
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.
