This is a tanto by Arihira, featuring a beautiful unokubi-zukuri shape. It dates back to the early Edo period, around the Shoho era (1645-1648). The blade is in good condition with a healthy remaining temper line and comes with both a koshirae and a shirasaya.
NihontoWatchmei · Shinto · nagasa 25.4cm
Kaga · around 1624-1644
Tōken Taikan top 60%
1 piece on the market now
The Edo period (1615 to 1868)
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.
Please contact us promptly after the item's arrival. Except where the item is defective, we cannot accept returns. For returns due to customer circumstances, the cost is the customer's responsibility. In the case of a defective item, we bear the cost.
This is a tanto by Arihira, featuring a beautiful unokubi-zukuri shape. It dates back to the early Edo period, around the Shoho era (1645-1648). The blade is in good condition with a healthy remaining temper line and comes with both a koshirae and a shirasaya.
NihontoWatchmei · Shinto · nagasa 25.4cm
Kaga · around 1624-1644
Tōken Taikan top 60%
1 piece on the market now
The Edo period (1615 to 1868)
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.
Please contact us promptly after the item's arrival. Except where the item is defective, we cannot accept returns. For returns due to customer circumstances, the cost is the customer's responsibility. In the case of a defective item, we bear the cost.
