This is a beautiful tanto from the Hirado Sa school, dating back to the 1300s. The blade features gunome midare in itame with much ji-nie. It is a wide and thick tanto with a clear and refined jigane in the Soshu-den style.
NihontoWatchBETAmumei · Hirado-Sa · Koto · nagasa 20.5cm
Soshu-den · Hizen
1 piece on the market now
At Hirado in Hizen Province, a body of smiths carried the Sa (Samonji) line of Chikuzen northward and worked it on their own ground, and these are the makers the records group under the name Hirado Sa. The setsumei place their activity from the late Nanbokuchō into the early Muromachi period, with one tachi dated no earlier than Kenmu (1334) and no later than Meitoku (1394), and a tantō set around the Ōei era. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Sadahide貞秀 | 1368-1375 | 0 |
| Moriyuki盛行 | 1394-1428 | 0 |
| Moritsugu守次 | 1394-1428 | 0 |
| Moriyoshi盛吉 | 1444-1449 | 0 |
| Sa左 | 1368-1375 | 0 |
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.
We 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 a beautiful tanto from the Hirado Sa school, dating back to the 1300s. The blade features gunome midare in itame with much ji-nie. It is a wide and thick tanto with a clear and refined jigane in the Soshu-den style.
NihontoWatchBETAmumei · Hirado-Sa · Koto · nagasa 20.5cm
Soshu-den · Hizen
1 piece on the market now
At Hirado in Hizen Province, a body of smiths carried the Sa (Samonji) line of Chikuzen northward and worked it on their own ground, and these are the makers the records group under the name Hirado Sa. The setsumei place their activity from the late Nanbokuchō into the early Muromachi period, with one tachi dated no earlier than Kenmu (1334) and no later than Meitoku (1394), and a tantō set around the Ōei era. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Sadahide貞秀 | 1368-1375 | 0 |
| Moriyuki盛行 | 1394-1428 | 0 |
| Moritsugu守次 | 1394-1428 | 0 |
| Moriyoshi盛吉 | 1444-1449 | 0 |
| Sa左 | 1368-1375 | 0 |
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.
We 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.
