It has appeared, it has appeared—a *hira-zukuri* *tanto* by Sukesada, a Bizen Osafune smith of the *shinto* period, which has been carefully passed down through an old family for generations. Please consider it a piece that would be wonderful if it were of the rank of Yokoyama Kozuke Daijo Fujiwara Sukesada. This *tanto* was crafted around the 14th year of Genroku (1701) (325 years ago), exactly the time when the great incident occurred where Asano Takumi-no-kami, the Lord of the Ako Domain, struck down the *koke* Kira Kozuke-no-suke in the Pine Corridor of the palace, beginning the tale of the Ako Roshi's righteous rebellion. This *tanto* exhibits a *hira-zukuri* *tanto* *sugata* with a difference between the *moto-mihaba* and *saki-mihaba* and a noticeable *sori*. As for the *jigane*, while it is difficult to discern clearly as you can see, it appears to be forged in *itame-hada*. The *hamon* is also not clearly visible, but it is tempered in a Bizen-den *gunome-ba* in *nioi-deki* with *ko-nie* attached. The inclusion of an Edo-period *koshirae* with a gold-colored *tsuba* is a welcome addition that adds further splendor to this *tanto*. On this occasion, we have received this Sukesada *tanto* from an old family who passed it down through generations; as they have grown old, they asked us to pass it on cheaply to someone who will cherish it, hoping it might be a work of the rank of Yokoyama Kozuke Daijo Fujiwara Sukesada. Therefore, we are offering it at a special, ultra-low price that could be considered the cost of the *koshirae* alone. Please, by all means, enjoy it.
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Bizen-den · Bizen
71 pieces on the market now
Sukesada (祐定) is the great name of late-Muromachi Osafune, the most prosperous of the Bizen forges that scholars group together as Sue-Bizen. The signature was carried by a body of smiths so large that the early-modern reference Hayami-dashi lists as many as twenty-one who appended a zokumyo (common name) to distinguish themselves, and the published commentary is blunt that of all the late-Osafune families the Sukesada line was the largest and most productive. Two registers of work issue from this single name. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Sukesada祐定 | 1504-1551 | 72 |
| Sukesada祐定 | 1532-1583 | 18 |
| Sukesada祐定 | 1547-1592 | 8 |
| Sukesada祐定 | 1487-1521 | 5 |
| Sukesada祐定 | 1532-1573 | 3 |
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—a *hira-zukuri* *tanto* by Sukesada, a Bizen Osafune smith of the *shinto* period, which has been carefully passed down through an old family for generations. Please consider it a piece that would be wonderful if it were of the rank of Yokoyama Kozuke Daijo Fujiwara Sukesada. This *tanto* was crafted around the 14th year of Genroku (1701) (325 years ago), exactly the time when the great incident occurred where Asano Takumi-no-kami, the Lord of the Ako Domain, struck down the *koke* Kira Kozuke-no-suke in the Pine Corridor of the palace, beginning the tale of the Ako Roshi's righteous rebellion. This *tanto* exhibits a *hira-zukuri* *tanto* *sugata* with a difference between the *moto-mihaba* and *saki-mihaba* and a noticeable *sori*. As for the *jigane*, while it is difficult to discern clearly as you can see, it appears to be forged in *itame-hada*. The *hamon* is also not clearly visible, but it is tempered in a Bizen-den *gunome-ba* in *nioi-deki* with *ko-nie* attached. The inclusion of an Edo-period *koshirae* with a gold-colored *tsuba* is a welcome addition that adds further splendor to this *tanto*. On this occasion, we have received this Sukesada *tanto* from an old family who passed it down through generations; as they have grown old, they asked us to pass it on cheaply to someone who will cherish it, hoping it might be a work of the rank of Yokoyama Kozuke Daijo Fujiwara Sukesada. Therefore, we are offering it at a special, ultra-low price that could be considered the cost of the *koshirae* alone. Please, by all means, enjoy it.
NihontoWatchBETABizen-den · Bizen
71 pieces on the market now
Sukesada (祐定) is the great name of late-Muromachi Osafune, the most prosperous of the Bizen forges that scholars group together as Sue-Bizen. The signature was carried by a body of smiths so large that the early-modern reference Hayami-dashi lists as many as twenty-one who appended a zokumyo (common name) to distinguish themselves, and the published commentary is blunt that of all the late-Osafune families the Sukesada line was the largest and most productive. Two registers of work issue from this single name. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Sukesada祐定 | 1504-1551 | 72 |
| Sukesada祐定 | 1532-1583 | 18 |
| Sukesada祐定 | 1547-1592 | 8 |
| Sukesada祐定 | 1487-1521 | 5 |
| Sukesada祐定 | 1532-1573 | 3 |
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.
