Perry’s arrival in 1853 unraveled the Tokugawa peace and created the first mass demand for working swords in two centuries. Kiyomaro, called the Masamune of Yotsuya, died on its eve; Munetsugu and Yukihide carried the boom to the end.
This is a signed sunnobi tanto made by Sekizenjo Kaneyoshi during the Edo period. The blade measures 32.5cm in length with a sori of 0.3cm. It weighs 275g.
NihontoWatchmei · Sekizenjo · Ansei (1854-1860) · nagasa 32.5cm · sori 0.3cm
Mino-den · Mino · around 1854-1860
Tōken Taikan top 76%
Mino-den · Mino
4 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Kaneshige兼重 | 1504-1521 | 0 |
| Kaneyoshi兼吉 | 1854-1860 | 0 |
| Kanekado兼門 | 1428-1429 | 0 |
| Yoshikado吉門 | 1624-1644 | 0 |
| Chikanori近則 | 1818-1864 | 0 |
Bakumatsu: the last war market
Perry’s arrival in 1853 unraveled the Tokugawa peace and created the first mass demand for working swords in two centuries. Kiyomaro, called the Masamune of Yotsuya, died on its eve; Munetsugu and Yukihide carried the boom to the end.
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.
Swords are non-returnable (blades cannot be re-imported to Japan). Insured shipping; damage/loss claims reported within 5 days of receipt. Cancellation fee 10% before shipment; not possible after shipment.
