This is a tanto by Kanetsune from the Mino province, dating back to the late Muromachi period (Eisho era). Kanetsune, a leader of the Nara Taro family of the Seki Shichiryu, is highly regarded for his clear jigane and bright hamon that surpasses other smiths of the Muromachi period. The blade has no sori and a refined appearance reminiscent of Yamashiro works from the Kamakura period.
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Mino-den · Mino
144 pieces on the market now
Seki (関), in Mino Province, grew from two roots set down in the Nanbokuchō period and rose to become the great center of mass sword production in the late medieval age. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Kinju金重 | 1340-1346 | 45 |
| Ujifusa氏房 | 1596-1615 | 16 |
| Ujifusa氏房 | 1571-1592 | 9 |
| Kaneyuki金行 | 1350-1352 | 10 |
| Kanekore兼之 | 1504-1555 | 7 |
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 tanto by Kanetsune from the Mino province, dating back to the late Muromachi period (Eisho era). Kanetsune, a leader of the Nara Taro family of the Seki Shichiryu, is highly regarded for his clear jigane and bright hamon that surpasses other smiths of the Muromachi period. The blade has no sori and a refined appearance reminiscent of Yamashiro works from the Kamakura period.
NihontoWatchBETAMino-den · Mino
144 pieces on the market now
Seki (関), in Mino Province, grew from two roots set down in the Nanbokuchō period and rose to become the great center of mass sword production in the late medieval age. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Kinju金重 | 1340-1346 | 45 |
| Ujifusa氏房 | 1596-1615 | 16 |
| Ujifusa氏房 | 1571-1592 | 9 |
| Kaneyuki金行 | 1350-1352 | 10 |
| Kanekore兼之 | 1504-1555 | 7 |
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.
