Sengoku Seki was an industry: smiths organized under their tutelary Kasuga shrine, arming the war bands of central Japan. Magoroku Kanemoto’s sanbonsugi and the finest Kanesada work prove quality survived inside mass production.
This is a katana by Seki Zenjo Kaneyoshi from the late Muromachi period, around the Daiei era. Although it has been greatly shortened (o-suriage), a well-preserved signature remains. The koshirae is in decent condition, and the sword is lightweight and well-balanced, making it ideal for iaido practice.
NihontoWatchmei · Zenjo · Muromachi · nagasa 70cm · sori 1.6cm
Mino-den · Mino
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| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Kaneshige兼重 | 1504-1521 | 0 |
| Kaneyoshi兼吉 | 1854-1860 | 0 |
| Kanekado兼門 | 1428-1429 | 0 |
| Yoshikado吉門 | 1624-1644 | 0 |
| Chikanori近則 | 1818-1864 | 0 |
Mino in the Muromachi period
Sengoku Seki was an industry: smiths organized under their tutelary Kasuga shrine, arming the war bands of central Japan. Magoroku Kanemoto’s sanbonsugi and the finest Kanesada work prove quality survived inside mass production.
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