This is a well-preserved katana from the Koto period, attributed to Kanekiyo of the Yamato-Tegai school. The blade features an itame grain pattern with active chikei and a hoso-suguha hamon. It has been authenticated by the Nihon Token Hozonkai (NTHK) and comes with a certificate of appraisal.
suriage-mumei · Yamato-Tegai · Kareki (1326-1329) · nagasa 72.1cm · sori 1.1cm




















Yamato-den · Yamato
29 pieces on the market now
Outside the Tegaimon (転害門), the western great gate of Todai-ji, a lineage of smiths forged for the temple through the closing decades of the Kamakura period, and from that monastic ground rose the Tegai school (手掻), one of the five branches of the Yamato-den. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Kanenaga包永 | 1288-1312 | 62 |
| Kanekiyo包清 | 1362-1370 | 8 |
| Kanetsugu包次 | 1317-1333 | 4 |
| Kanetoshi包俊 | 1381-1384 | 4 |
| Kanezane包眞 | 1394-1428 | 3 |
As a general rule, returns/exchanges are not accepted on Japanese sword orders unless damaged upon delivery. Other items: returns/exchanges accepted within 7 days of delivery. Cancellation for personal reasons incurs a 30% restocking fee (70% refunded). Return shipping must be prepaid and insured by the buyer; shipping/handling fees are non-refundable. Contact katana@tozando.co.jp to initiate a return.
This is a well-preserved katana from the Koto period, attributed to Kanekiyo of the Yamato-Tegai school. The blade features an itame grain pattern with active chikei and a hoso-suguha hamon. It has been authenticated by the Nihon Token Hozonkai (NTHK) and comes with a certificate of appraisal.
suriage-mumei · Yamato-Tegai · Kareki (1326-1329) · nagasa 72.1cm · sori 1.1cm




















Yamato-den · Yamato
29 pieces on the market now
Outside the Tegaimon (転害門), the western great gate of Todai-ji, a lineage of smiths forged for the temple through the closing decades of the Kamakura period, and from that monastic ground rose the Tegai school (手掻), one of the five branches of the Yamato-den. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Kanenaga包永 | 1288-1312 | 62 |
| Kanekiyo包清 | 1362-1370 | 8 |
| Kanetsugu包次 | 1317-1333 | 4 |
| Kanetoshi包俊 | 1381-1384 | 4 |
| Kanezane包眞 | 1394-1428 | 3 |
As a general rule, returns/exchanges are not accepted on Japanese sword orders unless damaged upon delivery. Other items: returns/exchanges accepted within 7 days of delivery. Cancellation for personal reasons incurs a 30% restocking fee (70% refunded). Return shipping must be prepaid and insured by the buyer; shipping/handling fees are non-refundable. Contact katana@tozando.co.jp to initiate a return.