This is a tachi made by Sadanaga of Unshu, Shimane prefecture. Sadanaga's real name is Kobayashi Rikio, and the Kobayashi family has been involved in iron making and sword smithing in the Okudumo region since the late 18th century. He is one of three brothers who have been working to preserve traditional sword smithing techniques since the 1980s. In 1999, Shimane Prefecture designated Rikio and his brother Sadatoshi as Intangible Cultural Properties.
NihontoWatchBETAmei · Gendaito · nagasa 78cm · sori 2.7cm
Izumo · around 1989-2019
3 pieces on the market now
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.
Returns possible within 3 days of arrival. Customer pays return shipping and bank transfer fees. Excluded: condition differs from sale, 3+ days passed, overseas delivery, in-store purchases, and deposit transactions.
This is a tachi made by Sadanaga of Unshu, Shimane prefecture. Sadanaga's real name is Kobayashi Rikio, and the Kobayashi family has been involved in iron making and sword smithing in the Okudumo region since the late 18th century. He is one of three brothers who have been working to preserve traditional sword smithing techniques since the 1980s. In 1999, Shimane Prefecture designated Rikio and his brother Sadatoshi as Intangible Cultural Properties.
NihontoWatchBETAmei · Gendaito · nagasa 78cm · sori 2.7cm
Izumo · around 1989-2019
3 pieces on the market now
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.
Returns possible within 3 days of arrival. Customer pays return shipping and bank transfer fees. Excluded: condition differs from sale, 3+ days passed, overseas delivery, in-store purchases, and deposit transactions.
