This tanto is signed by Hokkyo Koansai Toshinaga, a smith from Mino Province active in the early Edo period (around Tenna era). Toshinaga, whose real name was Kondo Sozaemon, was known for his long life, passing away at 84 in Genroku 16. The name Toshinaga (寿命) itself implies longevity, and smiths of this name were highly favored.
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Mino-den · Mino · around 1661-1673
Fujishiro Chu saku · Tōken Taikan top 95%
4 pieces on the market now
Mino-den · Mino
13 pieces on the market now
The Edo period (1615 to 1868)
Under the Tokugawa peace the daishō became a regulated uniform, and demand gathered in the castle towns, above all Edo itself. The craft split two ways: brilliant display work for connoisseurs, and tested blades whose cutting results were sometimes inlaid in gold.
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 tanto is signed by Hokkyo Koansai Toshinaga, a smith from Mino Province active in the early Edo period (around Tenna era). Toshinaga, whose real name was Kondo Sozaemon, was known for his long life, passing away at 84 in Genroku 16. The name Toshinaga (寿命) itself implies longevity, and smiths of this name were highly favored.
NihontoWatchMino-den · Mino · around 1661-1673
Fujishiro Chu saku · Tōken Taikan top 95%
4 pieces on the market now
Mino-den · Mino
13 pieces on the market now
The Edo period (1615 to 1868)
Under the Tokugawa peace the daishō became a regulated uniform, and demand gathered in the castle towns, above all Edo itself. The craft split two ways: brilliant display work for connoisseurs, and tested blades whose cutting results were sometimes inlaid in gold.
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.
