This is a tanto made by Shinano no kami Daido, active around the Kanei era in the early Edo period, a time when memories of the Battle of Sekigahara still lingered. It features a distinctive katakiriha katakanmuri-otoshi zukuri (single-edged, single-crested drop construction), and despite its short length, it boasts exquisite yakire (hardening) and full functionality as a thrusting and cutting weapon. Daido is a renowned name among Mino swordsmiths.
NihontoWatchBETAmei · Mino · Kanei (1624-1644)
Mino-den · Mino · around 1624-1644
Fujishiro Chu-jo saku · Tōken Taikan top 63%
2 pieces on the market now
Where Daido stands among comparable artisans: across all of nihontō, and within tradition, era, and period. The tiers (Foremost · Leading · Major · Notable) weigh official designations from the NBTHK and Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs, together with historical honors of lasting repute such as the Sansaku and Meibutsu-chō.
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Years he was demonstrably active, proven by signed-and-dated blades
Mino-den · Mino
143 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 |
| Kaneyuki金行 | 1350-1352 | 10 |
| Ujifusa氏房 | 1571-1592 | 9 |
| 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 made by Shinano no kami Daido, active around the Kanei era in the early Edo period, a time when memories of the Battle of Sekigahara still lingered. It features a distinctive katakiriha katakanmuri-otoshi zukuri (single-edged, single-crested drop construction), and despite its short length, it boasts exquisite yakire (hardening) and full functionality as a thrusting and cutting weapon. Daido is a renowned name among Mino swordsmiths.
NihontoWatchBETAmei · Mino · Kanei (1624-1644)
Mino-den · Mino · around 1624-1644
Fujishiro Chu-jo saku · Tōken Taikan top 63%
2 pieces on the market now
Where Daido stands among comparable artisans: across all of nihontō, and within tradition, era, and period. The tiers (Foremost · Leading · Major · Notable) weigh official designations from the NBTHK and Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs, together with historical honors of lasting repute such as the Sansaku and Meibutsu-chō.
Select a lens to see how it's measured.
Years he was demonstrably active, proven by signed-and-dated blades
Mino-den · Mino
143 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 |
| Kaneyuki金行 | 1350-1352 | 10 |
| Ujifusa氏房 | 1571-1592 | 9 |
| 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.
