It has appeared, it has appeared! Although it is *mumei*, a *tanto* passed down through generations of an old family as Kyo Tanba no Kami Yoshimichi has emerged. The first generation Kyo Tanba no Kami Yoshimichi, accompanied by his father Kanemichi—who claimed to be a ninth-generation descendant of Shizu Saburo Kaneuji—moved to the capital in February of Bunroku 2 with his three brothers, including Kanemichi. On December 7, Bunroku 4, he received the title of Tanba no Kami. This *tanto* is *mumei*, but it is thought to be the work of the third generation Mishina Tokuzaemon. This *tanto*, dating to around Kanbun 2 (1662) (364 years ago), exhibits a *hira-zukuri* form with *sori*. The *jigane* is a powerfully forged *itame-hada*, and *ohada*—evidence of the forging process—appears in the *ji*. The *hamon* is a *notare-midare* in *nioi-deki* with *ko-nie*, mixed with *gunome*; above the *ha*, the family’s traditional *sudare*-style blade is tempered, showing great skill and spirit (*haki*). It is truly a great regret that such a spirited *tanto* is *mumei*. The *koshirae* is also a luxurious *tanto-koshirae* with *fuchi-kashira* and *kojiri* featuring a dragon-in-clouds design on a *tetsu-ji* (iron) base; though the fittings are *mumei*, they add further splendor to this Tanba no Kami Yoshimichi *tanto*. This time, we received this *tanto* from an old family who has cherished it for generations. As they have grown old, they asked us to pass it on at a low price to someone who will treasure it. Because of this, there is occasionally a slight catching sensation when inserting the *toshin* into the *saya*, but while this is not a problem at all for a *tanto*, we are offering it at a special, ultra-bargain price. Please do enjoy it.
NihontoWatchBETAmumei · Edo · nagasa 25.4cm · sori 0.6cm
Shinto · Yamashiro
59 pieces on the market now
The Mishina school (三品), one of the two dominant smithing groups of early Edo Kyoto beside the Horikawa, grew from the late-Mino workshop of Kanemichi of Seki, whose dated blades run through the Tenbun, Eiroku, and Tenshō eras. During the closing decades of the sixteenth century Kanemichi came up to the capital with his four sons and settled at Nishinotōin Ebisugawa, where the eldest, Iga no Kami Kinmichi, is recorded as having greatly raised the name of the line. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Kinmichi金道 | 1596-1615 | 23 |
| Yoshimichi吉道 | 1596-1615 | 36 |
| Masatoshi正俊 | 1596-1615 | 31 |
| Kanemichi兼道 | 1681-1704 | 5 |
| Yoshimichi吉道 | 1661-1673 | 6 |
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.
For returns due to customer circumstances, the cost is the customer's responsibility. For returns due to our mis-shipment or a defective item, we bear the cost.
It has appeared, it has appeared! Although it is *mumei*, a *tanto* passed down through generations of an old family as Kyo Tanba no Kami Yoshimichi has emerged. The first generation Kyo Tanba no Kami Yoshimichi, accompanied by his father Kanemichi—who claimed to be a ninth-generation descendant of Shizu Saburo Kaneuji—moved to the capital in February of Bunroku 2 with his three brothers, including Kanemichi. On December 7, Bunroku 4, he received the title of Tanba no Kami. This *tanto* is *mumei*, but it is thought to be the work of the third generation Mishina Tokuzaemon. This *tanto*, dating to around Kanbun 2 (1662) (364 years ago), exhibits a *hira-zukuri* form with *sori*. The *jigane* is a powerfully forged *itame-hada*, and *ohada*—evidence of the forging process—appears in the *ji*. The *hamon* is a *notare-midare* in *nioi-deki* with *ko-nie*, mixed with *gunome*; above the *ha*, the family’s traditional *sudare*-style blade is tempered, showing great skill and spirit (*haki*). It is truly a great regret that such a spirited *tanto* is *mumei*. The *koshirae* is also a luxurious *tanto-koshirae* with *fuchi-kashira* and *kojiri* featuring a dragon-in-clouds design on a *tetsu-ji* (iron) base; though the fittings are *mumei*, they add further splendor to this Tanba no Kami Yoshimichi *tanto*. This time, we received this *tanto* from an old family who has cherished it for generations. As they have grown old, they asked us to pass it on at a low price to someone who will treasure it. Because of this, there is occasionally a slight catching sensation when inserting the *toshin* into the *saya*, but while this is not a problem at all for a *tanto*, we are offering it at a special, ultra-bargain price. Please do enjoy it.
NihontoWatchBETAmumei · Edo · nagasa 25.4cm · sori 0.6cm
Shinto · Yamashiro
59 pieces on the market now
The Mishina school (三品), one of the two dominant smithing groups of early Edo Kyoto beside the Horikawa, grew from the late-Mino workshop of Kanemichi of Seki, whose dated blades run through the Tenbun, Eiroku, and Tenshō eras. During the closing decades of the sixteenth century Kanemichi came up to the capital with his four sons and settled at Nishinotōin Ebisugawa, where the eldest, Iga no Kami Kinmichi, is recorded as having greatly raised the name of the line. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Kinmichi金道 | 1596-1615 | 23 |
| Yoshimichi吉道 | 1596-1615 | 36 |
| Masatoshi正俊 | 1596-1615 | 31 |
| Kanemichi兼道 | 1681-1704 | 5 |
| Yoshimichi吉道 | 1661-1673 | 6 |
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.
For returns due to customer circumstances, the cost is the customer's responsibility. For returns due to our mis-shipment or a defective item, we bear the cost.
