This is a wakizashi by Noto no Kami Kanenori, born in Hoki province in Tenpo 1. He studied under Sukesada in Bizen province and later served the Ikeda family of Inshu. Kanenori received the title of Noto no Kami after forging a sword for Emperor Komei and also accompanied Prince Arisugawa Taruhito during the Boshin War, forging swords for the Eastern Expeditionary Army.
mei · Genji (1864-1865)


Hoki · around 1861-1864
2 pieces on the market now
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 wakizashi by Noto no Kami Kanenori, born in Hoki province in Tenpo 1. He studied under Sukesada in Bizen province and later served the Ikeda family of Inshu. Kanenori received the title of Noto no Kami after forging a sword for Emperor Komei and also accompanied Prince Arisugawa Taruhito during the Boshin War, forging swords for the Eastern Expeditionary Army.
mei · Genji (1864-1865)


Hoki · around 1861-1864
2 pieces on the market now
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.