This is a katana by Yamato Daijo Ujishige, a swordsmith from Himeji in Harima Province, who received the title of Yamato Daijo in Meireki 1 (1655). He was highly respected in his province, forging dedication swords for prominent shrines. His skill and sensibility were passed down through generations, with his fifth-generation descendant, Shoshige, serving Matsudaira Sadanobu and becoming famous for his magnificent toran-midare hamon.
NihontoWatchBETAmei · Meireki (1655-1658)
Wakimono · Harima · around 1655-1658
Fujishiro Chu-jo saku · Tōken Taikan top 75%
1 piece on the market now
Where Ujishige 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
Wakimono · Awa
5 pieces on the market now
The Kaifu group (Kaifu-ha, 海部) takes its name from the Kaifu district of Awa Province on Shikoku, in the region of present-day Tokushima. The Kotō Meizukushi and the Kokon Meizukushi place the founder as Kaifu Tarō Ujiyoshi (海部太郎氏吉), set around the Kōryaku era (1379-1381), and record a second strand said to descend from a pupil of Naminohira around the Ōan era (1368-1375) who signed with the single character Fuji (藤). Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Ujiyoshi氏吉 | 1492-1501 | 3 |
| Ujiyoshi氏吉 | 1596-1615 | 2 |
| Ujishige氏重 | 1655-1658 | 2 |
| Yasunaga泰長 | 1521-1528 | 1 |
| Yasuyoshi泰吉 | 1504-1521 | 1 |
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 katana by Yamato Daijo Ujishige, a swordsmith from Himeji in Harima Province, who received the title of Yamato Daijo in Meireki 1 (1655). He was highly respected in his province, forging dedication swords for prominent shrines. His skill and sensibility were passed down through generations, with his fifth-generation descendant, Shoshige, serving Matsudaira Sadanobu and becoming famous for his magnificent toran-midare hamon.
NihontoWatchBETAmei · Meireki (1655-1658)
Wakimono · Harima · around 1655-1658
Fujishiro Chu-jo saku · Tōken Taikan top 75%
1 piece on the market now
Where Ujishige 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
Wakimono · Awa
5 pieces on the market now
The Kaifu group (Kaifu-ha, 海部) takes its name from the Kaifu district of Awa Province on Shikoku, in the region of present-day Tokushima. The Kotō Meizukushi and the Kokon Meizukushi place the founder as Kaifu Tarō Ujiyoshi (海部太郎氏吉), set around the Kōryaku era (1379-1381), and record a second strand said to descend from a pupil of Naminohira around the Ōan era (1368-1375) who signed with the single character Fuji (藤). Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Ujiyoshi氏吉 | 1492-1501 | 3 |
| Ujiyoshi氏吉 | 1596-1615 | 2 |
| Ujishige氏重 | 1655-1658 | 2 |
| Yasunaga泰長 | 1521-1528 | 1 |
| Yasuyoshi泰吉 | 1504-1521 | 1 |
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.
