Perry’s arrival in 1853 unraveled the Tokugawa peace and created the first mass demand for working swords in two centuries. Kiyomaro, called the Masamune of Yotsuya, died on its eve; Munetsugu and Yukihide carried the boom to the end.
This katana was made by Nagakuchi Sadaharu in Settsu province during the late Edo period (Keio Gannen, 1865). He was a student of Gassan Sadakichi and used the go 'Kenryushi'. This blade was a custom order for a samurai of the Matsumoto Domain, Masuda-shi. The jitetsu is finely forged in ko-itame, densely packed with a moist appearance, covered entirely in minute ji-nie, resembling a high-quality silk fabric. It is an outstanding work, comparable to that of his fellow disciple, Gassan Sadakazu.
NihontoWatchmei · Shin-shinto
Shinshinto · Settsu · around 1865-1868
Tōken Taikan top 95%
7 pieces on the market now
Shinshinto · Settsu
41 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Sadaharu貞晴 | 1865-1868 | 0 |
| Sadayoshi貞吉 | 1926-1989 | 0 |
| Yoshiaki吉明 | 1844-1848 | 0 |
| Naonobu直信 | 1854-1860 | 0 |
| Sadayoshi貞吉 | 1830-1863 | 0 |
Perry’s arrival in 1853 unraveled the Tokugawa peace and created the first mass demand for working swords in two centuries. Kiyomaro, called the Masamune of Yotsuya, died on its eve; Munetsugu and Yukihide carried the boom to the end.
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 katana was made by Nagakuchi Sadaharu in Settsu province during the late Edo period (Keio Gannen, 1865). He was a student of Gassan Sadakichi and used the go 'Kenryushi'. This blade was a custom order for a samurai of the Matsumoto Domain, Masuda-shi. The jitetsu is finely forged in ko-itame, densely packed with a moist appearance, covered entirely in minute ji-nie, resembling a high-quality silk fabric. It is an outstanding work, comparable to that of his fellow disciple, Gassan Sadakazu.
NihontoWatchmei · Shin-shinto
Shinshinto · Settsu · around 1865-1868
Tōken Taikan top 95%
7 pieces on the market now
Shinshinto · Settsu
41 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Sadaharu貞晴 | 1865-1868 | 0 |
| Sadayoshi貞吉 | 1926-1989 | 0 |
| Yoshiaki吉明 | 1844-1848 | 0 |
| Naonobu直信 | 1854-1860 | 0 |
| Sadayoshi貞吉 | 1830-1863 | 0 |
Perry’s arrival in 1853 unraveled the Tokugawa peace and created the first mass demand for working swords in two centuries. Kiyomaro, called the Masamune of Yotsuya, died on its eve; Munetsugu and Yukihide carried the boom to the end.
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.
![Tanto - Hozon - by Gassan Sadaharu - Sold: Tanto Sadaharu (Kenryushi) - Shin-Shinto, with Hozon Token certificate [18.9cm, 6 sun 3 bu, with Umahari]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fitbhfhyptogxcjbjfzwx.supabase.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Flisting-images%2Ftoken-hasegawa%2FL640899%2F00.jpg&w=2560&q=90)
