This is a kogatana (small utility knife) signed by Sanryu Masamine, also known as Sumitani Masamine, who was designated a Living National Treasure. The blade measures 12.0cm in nagasa and comes with a kozuka koshirae. Sumitani Masamine was renowned for his Bizen-den style, particularly his flamboyant choji hamon known as 'Sumitani Choji'.
NihontoWatchmei · Showa (1926-1989) · nagasa 12cm
Sanryu Masamine
Shōwa
Ishikawa
Signed
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.
Cooling-off (returns or exchanges) is accepted within 3 days of the item's arrival. Return shipping and refund transfer fees are the customer's responsibility. Fees other than the item price (transfer fees, credit card fees, etc.) cannot be refunded. Returns and refunds are not available for overseas destinations.
This is a kogatana (small utility knife) signed by Sanryu Masamine, also known as Sumitani Masamine, who was designated a Living National Treasure. The blade measures 12.0cm in nagasa and comes with a kozuka koshirae. Sumitani Masamine was renowned for his Bizen-den style, particularly his flamboyant choji hamon known as 'Sumitani Choji'.
NihontoWatchmei · Showa (1926-1989) · nagasa 12cm
Sanryu Masamine
Shōwa
Ishikawa
Signed
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.
Cooling-off (returns or exchanges) is accepted within 3 days of the item's arrival. Return shipping and refund transfer fees are the customer's responsibility. Fees other than the item price (transfer fees, credit card fees, etc.) cannot be refunded. Returns and refunds are not available for overseas destinations.
