This katana is attributed to Yasushige of the Shimohara school, active during the Momoyama period (around Tensho era). It features a strong jigane characteristic of Shimohara smiths, designed for cutting through armor. The blade has a kinzogan-mei (gold inlay signature) of "Take no Ichiro" (A Drop of Dew on Bamboo), indicating its excellent cutting ability confirmed by test cutting.
NihontoWatchkinzogan-mei · Shimohara · Momoyama
Musashi · around 1573-1592
Tōken Taikan top 76%
Three unifiers ended the century of war, and the sword became an instrument of the new order: the 1588 sword hunt made it the warrior’s badge, famous blades passed between houses like treaties, and appraisal ever after divides the craft here, kotō from shintō.
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 katana is attributed to Yasushige of the Shimohara school, active during the Momoyama period (around Tensho era). It features a strong jigane characteristic of Shimohara smiths, designed for cutting through armor. The blade has a kinzogan-mei (gold inlay signature) of "Take no Ichiro" (A Drop of Dew on Bamboo), indicating its excellent cutting ability confirmed by test cutting.
NihontoWatchkinzogan-mei · Shimohara · Momoyama
Musashi · around 1573-1592
Tōken Taikan top 76%
Three unifiers ended the century of war, and the sword became an instrument of the new order: the 1588 sword hunt made it the warrior’s badge, famous blades passed between houses like treaties, and appraisal ever after divides the craft here, kotō from shintō.
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.
