短刀 新藤五国廣(生ぶ無銘) Tanto:Shintogo Kunihiro(Mumei)
¥7,400,000
Era
Showa (1312-1317)
Specifications
Nagasa
26.2 cm
Motohaba
2.4 cm
NihontoWatchBETAA Juyo Token tanto by Shintogo Kunihiro; a masterpiece of the late Kamakura period that confirms the sentiment, "The origin of Soshu smithing lies here." The Shintogo school is represented by Kunimitsu at the head, followed by his three sons Kunishige, Kunihiro, and Kuniyasu. However, only Kunimitsu and Kunihiro have confirmed extant works with mei. Since ancient times, it has been said that Kamakura Soshu smithing began with Awataguchi Kunitsuna, Ichimonji Sukezane, and Bizen Saburo Kunimune. However, in terms of stylistic analysis, the practical founder is Kunimitsu; today, Soshu Yukimitsu, Masamune, and Etchu Norishige are considered disciples of Kunimitsu. The school produced many tanto, while tachi are rarely seen. The style is characterized by a beautiful jigane close to the Awataguchi school known as "nashiji-hada," but with thicker ji-nie and active chikei. The primary style is suguha with strong nie brilliance. Compared to the Awataguchi school, the Shintogo school is distinguished by more intense nie activity in both the ji and ha. This work, though ubu mumei, is an excellent piece attributed to Shintogo Kunihiro. It was designated as Juyo Token in Showa 46 (1971) during the 20th Shinsa. With a nagasa of slightly over 8 sun 6 bu, uchi-zori, and a firm kasane, the style is a typical late Kamakura period tanto sugata, and the nakago is in the furisode-gata shape. As mentioned, Kunihiro was the second son of Kunimitsu and was called Shintogo Jiro; it is also said he later took the name Kunimitsu like his father. His active period was the late Kamakura era, with dated works remaining from Bunpo 2 (1318) and Genko 4 (1324). As a master of tanto, he is a smith of equal caliber to his father—who stands as a peer to Awataguchi Toshiro Yoshimitsu—though extant works with zaimei are extremely rare. The refined jigane is a well-tightened ko-itame mixed with itame and mokume; it flows toward the ha and stands out elegantly (hada-tachi), with prominent chikei and nie-utsuri. The hachon is a narrow suguha style with a deep nioi-guchi that is bright with a hint of urumi-kokoro. The inside of the ha is rich with nie, frequent kinsuji appear, and the ha-machi is deeply burned in (yaki-komi). The horimono are sharply executed, with a suken on the omote and bonji with goma-hashi carved through the habaki-moto on the ura. The sugata remains undistorted. It comes with a kin-kise double-layered dai-tsuki habaki (the covering portion is solid gold). A typical work by the late Kamakura tanto master Shintogo Kunihiro; this is not to be missed. Item Number: V-2191 Tanto Shintogo Kunihiro (Ubu Mumei) 20th Juyo Token Designation (Showa 46 / 1971) With sayagaki by Dr. Kunzan Price: ¥7,400,000 (Tax included) Sales Period: Quantity: 1 sword Stock: ○ In Stock ○ Click here for details on returns Shopping Guide Monthly Collection Joho June 2026 Issue (Shipped 5/22) Available to members only Please enter the username and password listed on the back cover of the latest issue of Monthly Collection Joho. Click here to request a sample copy (free) Receive the latest information as soon as possible! Untitled Document Sword/Spear Sales List Tachi Katana Wakizashi Tanto Naginata/Yari Tosogu Sales List Tsuba Kozuka Menuki Fuchi-Kashira Koshirae Matchlock Guns Tokubetsu Juyo / Juyo Token List Tokubetsu Hozon Token List Hozon Token List Sold Items <Greetings> Thank you for visiting the Collection Joho website! I am Komaki, the General Sales Manager. Please feel free to contact us for anything, whether you are looking for a specific sword or consulting on restoration/production! Collection Joho Co., Ltd. 7-89 Nishikawate, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture 500-8258 TEL. 058-274-1960 FAX. 058-273-7369 Calendar ■ Today ■ Closed ■ Exhibition Business Hours 9:00 - 18:00 FAX/Email accepted 24 hours. Please notify us before visiting the company. Links Izu Ito Ukiyama Onsen Luxury Ryokan
NihontoWatchBETA¥7,400,000
Showa (1312-1317)
26.2 cm
2.4 cm
A Juyo Token tanto by Shintogo Kunihiro; a masterpiece of the late Kamakura period that confirms the sentiment, "The origin of Soshu smithing lies here." The Shintogo school is represented by Kunimitsu at the head, followed by his three sons Kunishige, Kunihiro, and Kuniyasu. However, only Kunimitsu and Kunihiro have confirmed extant works with mei. Since ancient times, it has been said that Kamakura Soshu smithing began with Awataguchi Kunitsuna, Ichimonji Sukezane, and Bizen Saburo Kunimune. However, in terms of stylistic analysis, the practical founder is Kunimitsu; today, Soshu Yukimitsu, Masamune, and Etchu Norishige are considered disciples of Kunimitsu. The school produced many tanto, while tachi are rarely seen. The style is characterized by a beautiful jigane close to the Awataguchi school known as "nashiji-hada," but with thicker ji-nie and active chikei. The primary style is suguha with strong nie brilliance. Compared to the Awataguchi school, the Shintogo school is distinguished by more intense nie activity in both the ji and ha. This work, though ubu mumei, is an excellent piece attributed to Shintogo Kunihiro. It was designated as Juyo Token in Showa 46 (1971) during the 20th Shinsa. With a nagasa of slightly over 8 sun 6 bu, uchi-zori, and a firm kasane, the style is a typical late Kamakura period tanto sugata, and the nakago is in the furisode-gata shape. As mentioned, Kunihiro was the second son of Kunimitsu and was called Shintogo Jiro; it is also said he later took the name Kunimitsu like his father. His active period was the late Kamakura era, with dated works remaining from Bunpo 2 (1318) and Genko 4 (1324). As a master of tanto, he is a smith of equal caliber to his father—who stands as a peer to Awataguchi Toshiro Yoshimitsu—though extant works with zaimei are extremely rare. The refined jigane is a well-tightened ko-itame mixed with itame and mokume; it flows toward the ha and stands out elegantly (hada-tachi), with prominent chikei and nie-utsuri. The hachon is a narrow suguha style with a deep nioi-guchi that is bright with a hint of urumi-kokoro. The inside of the ha is rich with nie, frequent kinsuji appear, and the ha-machi is deeply burned in (yaki-komi). The horimono are sharply executed, with a suken on the omote and bonji with goma-hashi carved through the habaki-moto on the ura. The sugata remains undistorted. It comes with a kin-kise double-layered dai-tsuki habaki (the covering portion is solid gold). A typical work by the late Kamakura tanto master Shintogo Kunihiro; this is not to be missed. Item Number: V-2191 Tanto Shintogo Kunihiro (Ubu Mumei) 20th Juyo Token Designation (Showa 46 / 1971) With sayagaki by Dr. Kunzan Price: ¥7,400,000 (Tax included) Sales Period: Quantity: 1 sword Stock: ○ In Stock ○ Click here for details on returns Shopping Guide Monthly Collection Joho June 2026 Issue (Shipped 5/22) Available to members only Please enter the username and password listed on the back cover of the latest issue of Monthly Collection Joho. Click here to request a sample copy (free) Receive the latest information as soon as possible! Untitled Document Sword/Spear Sales List Tachi Katana Wakizashi Tanto Naginata/Yari Tosogu Sales List Tsuba Kozuka Menuki Fuchi-Kashira Koshirae Matchlock Guns Tokubetsu Juyo / Juyo Token List Tokubetsu Hozon Token List Hozon Token List Sold Items <Greetings> Thank you for visiting the Collection Joho website! I am Komaki, the General Sales Manager. Please feel free to contact us for anything, whether you are looking for a specific sword or consulting on restoration/production! Collection Joho Co., Ltd. 7-89 Nishikawate, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture 500-8258 TEL. 058-274-1960 FAX. 058-273-7369 Calendar ■ Today ■ Closed ■ Exhibition Business Hours 9:00 - 18:00 FAX/Email accepted 24 hours. Please notify us before visiting the company. Links Izu Ito Ukiyama Onsen Luxury Ryokan
NihontoWatchBETA¥7,400,000
Showa (1312-1317)
26.2 cm
2.4 cm
