This tanto, though unsigned with an original tang, is attributed to the 11th generation Aizu Kanesada, a prominent smith from the late Edo period (around Keio era). Kanesada was known for forging swords for figures like Hijikata Toshizo. This robust and elegant tanto would have been carried by samurai defending Aizu-Wakamatsu against the Satsuma-Choshu forces.
NihontoWatchBETAubu · Ansei (1854-1860)
Mino-den · Mutsu · around 1837-1903
1 piece on the market now
Mino-den · Iwashiro
5 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Kanesada兼定 | 1818-1869 | 0 |
| Kanesada兼定 | 1624-1644 | 0 |
| Kanesada兼定 | 1624-1644 | 0 |
| Kanesada兼定 | 1655-1658 | 0 |
| Kanesada兼定 | 1661-1673 | 0 |
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 tanto, though unsigned with an original tang, is attributed to the 11th generation Aizu Kanesada, a prominent smith from the late Edo period (around Keio era). Kanesada was known for forging swords for figures like Hijikata Toshizo. This robust and elegant tanto would have been carried by samurai defending Aizu-Wakamatsu against the Satsuma-Choshu forces.
NihontoWatchBETAubu · Ansei (1854-1860)
Mino-den · Mutsu · around 1837-1903
1 piece on the market now
Mino-den · Iwashiro
5 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Kanesada兼定 | 1818-1869 | 0 |
| Kanesada兼定 | 1624-1644 | 0 |
| Kanesada兼定 | 1624-1644 | 0 |
| Kanesada兼定 | 1655-1658 | 0 |
| Kanesada兼定 | 1661-1673 | 0 |
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.
