This listing features a katana by Yokoyama Sukekane, a prominent swordsmith from Bizen Osafune during the late Edo period. The blade is dated to the second year of Ansei (1855). Sukekane served the Ikeda clan of Okayama Domain and is known for crafting swords for samurai during historical conflicts.
NihontoWatchBETAmei · Kaei (1848-1854)
Bizen-den · Bizen · around 1834-1872
Tōken Taikan top 60%
10 pieces on the market now
Bizen-den · Bizen
38 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Sukenobu祐信 | 1830-1844 | 0 |
| Suketaka祐高 | 1865-1868 | 0 |
| Sukeharu祐春 | 1864-1865 | 0 |
| Sukehiro祐廣 | 1854-1860 | 0 |
| Sukekane祐包 | 1868-1912 | 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.
If, due to our fault, the item differs significantly from its proper condition, the item may be returned. Cooling-off is within one week of the item's arrival.
This listing features a katana by Yokoyama Sukekane, a prominent swordsmith from Bizen Osafune during the late Edo period. The blade is dated to the second year of Ansei (1855). Sukekane served the Ikeda clan of Okayama Domain and is known for crafting swords for samurai during historical conflicts.
NihontoWatchBETAmei · Kaei (1848-1854)
Bizen-den · Bizen · around 1834-1872
Tōken Taikan top 60%
10 pieces on the market now
Bizen-den · Bizen
38 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Sukenobu祐信 | 1830-1844 | 0 |
| Suketaka祐高 | 1865-1868 | 0 |
| Sukeharu祐春 | 1864-1865 | 0 |
| Sukehiro祐廣 | 1854-1860 | 0 |
| Sukekane祐包 | 1868-1912 | 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.
If, due to our fault, the item differs significantly from its proper condition, the item may be returned. Cooling-off is within one week of the item's arrival.
