This is a tanto by Mihara ju Masasada, active around the Tensho era (Momoyama period). The Mihara smiths established their forges near Mihara Castle, which was developed by Kobayakawa Takakage, to meet the demands of warriors in western Japan. They maintained the style of early Nanbokucho period smiths like Masashige, Masahiro, and Masanobu, and are considered the main lineage of smiths who inscribed their residence as 'Mihara ju'.
NihontoWatchBETAmei · Mihara · Momoyama
Yamato-den · Bingo
32 pieces on the market now
The Mihara school arose in Bingo Province during the late Kamakura period and maintained continuous production through the end of the Muromachi period. The region's ancient reputation as a center for iron goods—documented as early as Engi 14 (914) in the Seiji Yōryaku—provided the technical foundation for this sustained tradition. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Nobumori信守 | 987-1596 | 0 |
| Sadakuni貞國 | 1441-1444 | 0 |
| Nobutsugu信次 | 1444-1449 | 0 |
| Nobuie信家 | 1394-1428 | 0 |
| Tomotsugu朝次 | 1394-1428 | 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 is a tanto by Mihara ju Masasada, active around the Tensho era (Momoyama period). The Mihara smiths established their forges near Mihara Castle, which was developed by Kobayakawa Takakage, to meet the demands of warriors in western Japan. They maintained the style of early Nanbokucho period smiths like Masashige, Masahiro, and Masanobu, and are considered the main lineage of smiths who inscribed their residence as 'Mihara ju'.
NihontoWatchBETAmei · Mihara · Momoyama
Yamato-den · Bingo
32 pieces on the market now
The Mihara school arose in Bingo Province during the late Kamakura period and maintained continuous production through the end of the Muromachi period. The region's ancient reputation as a center for iron goods—documented as early as Engi 14 (914) in the Seiji Yōryaku—provided the technical foundation for this sustained tradition. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Nobumori信守 | 987-1596 | 0 |
| Sadakuni貞國 | 1441-1444 | 0 |
| Nobutsugu信次 | 1444-1449 | 0 |
| Nobuie信家 | 1394-1428 | 0 |
| Tomotsugu朝次 | 1394-1428 | 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.
