This listing features a tanto by Toshizane (眠龍子寿実), dated to the 9th year of the Bunka era (1812). Toshizane, son of the domain smith Hamabe Toshinori, was born in Tottori Castle town in 1777. He is known for his clear jigane and vibrant choji-midare hamon, often incorporating creative designs like Mount Fuji.
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Inaba · around 1789-1801
Fujishiro Jo saku · Tōken Taikan top 49%
5 pieces on the market now
For two and a half centuries of peace the sword was the warrior’s legal badge rather than his weapon. Each great city developed its own manner, Edo’s tested strength against Ōsaka’s polished brilliance, until demand thinned in the era’s last decades.
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 listing features a tanto by Toshizane (眠龍子寿実), dated to the 9th year of the Bunka era (1812). Toshizane, son of the domain smith Hamabe Toshinori, was born in Tottori Castle town in 1777. He is known for his clear jigane and vibrant choji-midare hamon, often incorporating creative designs like Mount Fuji.
NihontoWatchInaba · around 1789-1801
Fujishiro Jo saku · Tōken Taikan top 49%
5 pieces on the market now
For two and a half centuries of peace the sword was the warrior’s legal badge rather than his weapon. Each great city developed its own manner, Edo’s tested strength against Ōsaka’s polished brilliance, until demand thinned in the era’s last decades.
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.
