The Haitōrei edict of 1876 ended sword wearing and nearly ended the craft itself. Military demand and imperial patronage kept a remnant alive, and in 1906 Gassan Sadakazu and Miyamoto Kanenori were named Artists to the Imperial Household.
This tanto is signed Izumi no Kami Kanesada and dated Meiji 3 (1870). The blade is in good condition with strong nie in the hamon. It is attributed to the 11th generation Kanesada of Aizu, who is known for making swords for the Shinsengumi vice-commander Hijikata Toshizo.
NihontoWatchmei · Meiji · nagasa 27.91cm · sori 0.3cm
Mino-den · Iwashiro · around 1854-1860
Fujishiro Jo saku · Tōken Taikan top 39%
1 piece on the market now
Mino-den · Iwashiro
8 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Kanesada兼定 | 1818-1869 | 0 |
| Kanesada兼定 | 1624-1644 | 0 |
| Kanesada兼定 | 1624-1644 | 0 |
| Kanesada兼定 | 1655-1658 | 0 |
| Kanesada兼定 | 1661-1673 | 0 |
Meiji: survival after the edict
The Haitōrei edict of 1876 ended sword wearing and nearly ended the craft itself. Military demand and imperial patronage kept a remnant alive, and in 1906 Gassan Sadakazu and Miyamoto Kanenori were named Artists to the Imperial Household.
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 tanto is signed Izumi no Kami Kanesada and dated Meiji 3 (1870). The blade is in good condition with strong nie in the hamon. It is attributed to the 11th generation Kanesada of Aizu, who is known for making swords for the Shinsengumi vice-commander Hijikata Toshizo.
NihontoWatchmei · Meiji · nagasa 27.91cm · sori 0.3cm
Mino-den · Iwashiro · around 1854-1860
Fujishiro Jo saku · Tōken Taikan top 39%
1 piece on the market now
Mino-den · Iwashiro
8 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Kanesada兼定 | 1818-1869 | 0 |
| Kanesada兼定 | 1624-1644 | 0 |
| Kanesada兼定 | 1624-1644 | 0 |
| Kanesada兼定 | 1655-1658 | 0 |
| Kanesada兼定 | 1661-1673 | 0 |
Meiji: survival after the edict
The Haitōrei edict of 1876 ended sword wearing and nearly ended the craft itself. Military demand and imperial patronage kept a remnant alive, and in 1906 Gassan Sadakazu and Miyamoto Kanenori were named Artists to the Imperial Household.
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.
