Two courts, sixty years of war, and the most dramatic silhouettes in the sword’s history: broad blades, extended points, true ōdachi later cut down into the majestic katana collectors prize. The Sōshū manner was the style of the age.
This is a tanto by Kanetomo from the Seki school, dating to the late Muromachi period (around the Eiroku era). Kanetomo is said to have been a son or disciple of Shizu Kaneuji, and moved to Seki around the Oei era, specializing in the Shizu style. This smith and his descendants flourished from the Eiroku to Tensho eras, and even into the Edo period.
NihontoWatchmei · Shizu · Engen (1336-1340)
Mino · around 1532-1555
Tōken Taikan top 60%
2 pieces on the market now
The Nanbokuchō period (1333 to 1392)
Two courts, sixty years of war, and the most dramatic silhouettes in the sword’s history: broad blades, extended points, true ōdachi later cut down into the majestic katana collectors prize. The Sōshū manner was the style of the age.
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.
Price on request
This is a tanto by Kanetomo from the Seki school, dating to the late Muromachi period (around the Eiroku era). Kanetomo is said to have been a son or disciple of Shizu Kaneuji, and moved to Seki around the Oei era, specializing in the Shizu style. This smith and his descendants flourished from the Eiroku to Tensho eras, and even into the Edo period.
NihontoWatchmei · Shizu · Engen (1336-1340)
Mino · around 1532-1555
Tōken Taikan top 60%
2 pieces on the market now
The Nanbokuchō period (1333 to 1392)
Two courts, sixty years of war, and the most dramatic silhouettes in the sword’s history: broad blades, extended points, true ōdachi later cut down into the majestic katana collectors prize. The Sōshū manner was the style of the age.
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.
Price on request
