Muromachi turned sword making into an industry: the uchigatana rose with massed infantry warfare, Osafune and Seki produced bundle swords beside custom orders, and the Ming trade carried Japanese blades abroad by the tens of thousands.
This wakizashi, made by Kanenori, is from the late Muromachi period (around Tenbun era) and was based in Mino Province. The Kanenori lineage was highly regarded for their craftsmanship, with many smiths from the school migrating to other provinces. This particular blade is noted for its dimensions, which enhance its effectiveness in close combat.
NihontoWatch
Mino · around 1492-1501
Tōken Taikan top 60%
1 piece on the market now
The Muromachi period (1392 to 1573)
Muromachi turned sword making into an industry: the uchigatana rose with massed infantry warfare, Osafune and Seki produced bundle swords beside custom orders, and the Ming trade carried Japanese blades abroad by the tens of thousands.
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 wakizashi, made by Kanenori, is from the late Muromachi period (around Tenbun era) and was based in Mino Province. The Kanenori lineage was highly regarded for their craftsmanship, with many smiths from the school migrating to other provinces. This particular blade is noted for its dimensions, which enhance its effectiveness in close combat.
NihontoWatchMino · around 1492-1501
Tōken Taikan top 60%
1 piece on the market now
The Muromachi period (1392 to 1573)
Muromachi turned sword making into an industry: the uchigatana rose with massed infantry warfare, Osafune and Seki produced bundle swords beside custom orders, and the Ming trade carried Japanese blades abroad by the tens of thousands.
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.
