This listing features a tanto by Kenryushi Sadaharu, dated to February of the 4th year of Meiji (1871). Sadaharu, a student of Gassan Sadakichi, was a swordsmith who forged blades for the last samurai, alongside his fellow disciple Gassan Sadakazu, who later became an Imperial Household Artist. The blade exhibits a strong awareness of old works, with a reduced length, thick kasane, a withered fukura, and a distinctive boshi.
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Shinshinto · Settsu · around 1865-1868
Tōken Taikan top 95%
5 pieces on the market now
Shinshinto · Settsu
40 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Sadaharu貞晴 | 1865-1868 | 0 |
| Sadayoshi貞吉 | 1926-1989 | 0 |
| Yoshiaki吉明 | 1844-1848 | 0 |
| Naonobu直信 | 1854-1860 | 0 |
| Sadayoshi貞吉 | 1830-1863 | 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 tanto by Kenryushi Sadaharu, dated to February of the 4th year of Meiji (1871). Sadaharu, a student of Gassan Sadakichi, was a swordsmith who forged blades for the last samurai, alongside his fellow disciple Gassan Sadakazu, who later became an Imperial Household Artist. The blade exhibits a strong awareness of old works, with a reduced length, thick kasane, a withered fukura, and a distinctive boshi.
NihontoWatchBETAShinshinto · Settsu · around 1865-1868
Tōken Taikan top 95%
5 pieces on the market now
Shinshinto · Settsu
40 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Sadaharu貞晴 | 1865-1868 | 0 |
| Sadayoshi貞吉 | 1926-1989 | 0 |
| Yoshiaki吉明 | 1844-1848 | 0 |
| Naonobu直信 | 1854-1860 | 0 |
| Sadayoshi貞吉 | 1830-1863 | 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.
![Tanto - Hozon - by Gassan Sadayoshi - Fuyou Asahi, Ansei Hebidoshi 8gatsuhi (Attributed to Gassan Sadayoshi) [NBTHK Hozon]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fitbhfhyptogxcjbjfzwx.supabase.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Flisting-images%2Ftoyuukai%2FL519985%2F02.jpg&w=2560&q=90)
