This is an exceptionally long Yokoyama blade forged by Sukemitsu. The hamon is abundant with activity and has active streaks of sunagashi and kinsuji throughout the blade. The sword comes with original mounts that are of very good quality and is papered by the NBTHK attesting to the smith, age and quality of this blade.
NihontoWatchBETAmumei · Yokoyama · Shin-shinto · nagasa 76.2cm · sori 1.3cm
Hitachi · around 1854-1860
Fujishiro Chu saku · Tōken Taikan top 95%
1 piece on the market now
Certifies a genuine blade worth preserving: a signature confirmed correct, or, if unsigned, an era, province, and school that the NBTHK can reliably identify.
The NBTHK (Nihon Bijutsu Tōken Hozon Kyōkai, the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords) is a public-interest incorporated foundation founded in 1948 and supervised by Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs (Bunkachō); it is based at the Japanese Sword Museum in Tokyo. Its expert panels physically examine each submitted work (shinsa) and issue a certificate (kanteishō) ranking it by artistic and historical merit. NBTHK papers are the most widely recognized standard of authentication for Japanese swords and fittings.
NBTHK official siteWe offer a 48 hour inspection period for all Antique items shipped within the United States only. If the item is not to your satisfaction, we will gladly refund your money less any shipping and handling fees. All sales are final after the 48 hour inspection period. Please note that all discounted items are a final sale and not returnable.
This is an exceptionally long Yokoyama blade forged by Sukemitsu. The hamon is abundant with activity and has active streaks of sunagashi and kinsuji throughout the blade. The sword comes with original mounts that are of very good quality and is papered by the NBTHK attesting to the smith, age and quality of this blade.
NihontoWatchBETAmumei · Yokoyama · Shin-shinto · nagasa 76.2cm · sori 1.3cm
Hitachi · around 1854-1860
Fujishiro Chu saku · Tōken Taikan top 95%
1 piece on the market now
Certifies a genuine blade worth preserving: a signature confirmed correct, or, if unsigned, an era, province, and school that the NBTHK can reliably identify.
The NBTHK (Nihon Bijutsu Tōken Hozon Kyōkai, the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords) is a public-interest incorporated foundation founded in 1948 and supervised by Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs (Bunkachō); it is based at the Japanese Sword Museum in Tokyo. Its expert panels physically examine each submitted work (shinsa) and issue a certificate (kanteishō) ranking it by artistic and historical merit. NBTHK papers are the most widely recognized standard of authentication for Japanese swords and fittings.
NBTHK official siteWe offer a 48 hour inspection period for all Antique items shipped within the United States only. If the item is not to your satisfaction, we will gladly refund your money less any shipping and handling fees. All sales are final after the 48 hour inspection period. Please note that all discounted items are a final sale and not returnable.
