This katana is inscribed with the name Kanenaga and was owned by Ogi Iori, a sword researcher from the Edo period who published 'Koto Meizukushi Taizen' in 1792. It was authenticated by Hon'ami Chikatoshi. Based on its style, it is attributed to Kanenaga from the Joji era of the Nanbokucho period, specifically the one mentioned in Ogi's genealogy as 'Kanenaga Kenmu-goro, Sukesaburo, also known as Heishiro'.
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Yamato-den · Yamato
29 pieces on the market now
Outside the Tegaimon (転害門), the western great gate of Todai-ji, a lineage of smiths forged for the temple through the closing decades of the Kamakura period, and from that monastic ground rose the Tegai school (手掻), one of the five branches of the Yamato-den. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Kanenaga包永 | 1288-1312 | 62 |
| Kanekiyo包清 | 1362-1370 | 8 |
| Kanetsugu包次 | 1317-1333 | 4 |
| Kanetoshi包俊 | 1381-1384 | 4 |
| Kanezane包眞 | 1394-1428 | 3 |
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 inscribed with the name Kanenaga and was owned by Ogi Iori, a sword researcher from the Edo period who published 'Koto Meizukushi Taizen' in 1792. It was authenticated by Hon'ami Chikatoshi. Based on its style, it is attributed to Kanenaga from the Joji era of the Nanbokucho period, specifically the one mentioned in Ogi's genealogy as 'Kanenaga Kenmu-goro, Sukesaburo, also known as Heishiro'.
NihontoWatchYamato-den · Yamato
29 pieces on the market now
Outside the Tegaimon (転害門), the western great gate of Todai-ji, a lineage of smiths forged for the temple through the closing decades of the Kamakura period, and from that monastic ground rose the Tegai school (手掻), one of the five branches of the Yamato-den. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Kanenaga包永 | 1288-1312 | 62 |
| Kanekiyo包清 | 1362-1370 | 8 |
| Kanetsugu包次 | 1317-1333 | 4 |
| Kanetoshi包俊 | 1381-1384 | 4 |
| Kanezane包眞 | 1394-1428 | 3 |
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.
