This is a katana by Yokoyama Sukekane, a renowned smith from the late Edo period, known for his Bizen-den choji-midare hamon. He is considered the last great smith of the Bizen tradition. The blade features a tight nioi-deki hamon, reminiscent of a clear, cold stream, making one momentarily forget its nature as a weapon.
NihontoWatchBETAmei · Osafune · 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 is a katana by Yokoyama Sukekane, a renowned smith from the late Edo period, known for his Bizen-den choji-midare hamon. He is considered the last great smith of the Bizen tradition. The blade features a tight nioi-deki hamon, reminiscent of a clear, cold stream, making one momentarily forget its nature as a weapon.
NihontoWatchBETAmei · Osafune · 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.
