It has arrived, it has arrived! We do not know how long it had been in the owner's family, but it was brought to us with a request to take a look. Upon inspection, it was a sword fitted with a *ninja-to koshirae* the likes of which are rarely seen, so we promptly acquired it from the customer to present to everyone today. This sword is *mumei*, but it appears to be a work of the Yamato Tegai school from the Muromachi period. The era would be around the Tenbun era (1543) of the Muromachi period (483 years ago)—exactly the time when firearms were introduced to Tanegashima from Portugal. The *sugata* of this sword features a slightly high *shinogi* with a noticeable difference between the *moto-mihaba* and *saki-mihaba*, presenting the form of a *chokuto* (straight sword). The *jigane* is *itame-hada* mixed with *masame-hada*, exhibiting *chikei* and *ji-nie* in the *ji*. The *hamon* is *nioi-deki* with *ko-nie*, consisting of a *suguha* style mixed with *gunome-ba*. The *koshirae* is a true *ninja-to koshirae*, and we believe it is a very attractive sword for those who are fond of *ninja*. If it can be of any service to you, please make use of it. We are offering it at a special, ultra-low price. Please enjoy it.
NihontoWatchmumei · Muromachi · nagasa 54cm · sori 0.2cm
Yamato-den · Yamato
29 pieces on the market now
Outside the Tegaimon (転害門), the western great gate of Todai-ji, a lineage of smiths forged for the temple through the closing decades of the Kamakura period, and from that monastic ground rose the Tegai school (手掻), one of the five branches of the Yamato-den. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Kanenaga包永 | 1288-1312 | 62 |
| Kanekiyo包清 | 1362-1370 | 8 |
| Kanetsugu包次 | 1317-1333 | 4 |
| Kanetoshi包俊 | 1381-1384 | 4 |
| Kanezane包眞 | 1394-1428 | 3 |
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.
For returns due to customer circumstances, the cost is the customer's responsibility. For returns due to our mis-shipment or a defective item, we bear the cost.
It has arrived, it has arrived! We do not know how long it had been in the owner's family, but it was brought to us with a request to take a look. Upon inspection, it was a sword fitted with a *ninja-to koshirae* the likes of which are rarely seen, so we promptly acquired it from the customer to present to everyone today. This sword is *mumei*, but it appears to be a work of the Yamato Tegai school from the Muromachi period. The era would be around the Tenbun era (1543) of the Muromachi period (483 years ago)—exactly the time when firearms were introduced to Tanegashima from Portugal. The *sugata* of this sword features a slightly high *shinogi* with a noticeable difference between the *moto-mihaba* and *saki-mihaba*, presenting the form of a *chokuto* (straight sword). The *jigane* is *itame-hada* mixed with *masame-hada*, exhibiting *chikei* and *ji-nie* in the *ji*. The *hamon* is *nioi-deki* with *ko-nie*, consisting of a *suguha* style mixed with *gunome-ba*. The *koshirae* is a true *ninja-to koshirae*, and we believe it is a very attractive sword for those who are fond of *ninja*. If it can be of any service to you, please make use of it. We are offering it at a special, ultra-low price. Please enjoy it.
NihontoWatchmumei · Muromachi · nagasa 54cm · sori 0.2cm
Yamato-den · Yamato
29 pieces on the market now
Outside the Tegaimon (転害門), the western great gate of Todai-ji, a lineage of smiths forged for the temple through the closing decades of the Kamakura period, and from that monastic ground rose the Tegai school (手掻), one of the five branches of the Yamato-den. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Kanenaga包永 | 1288-1312 | 62 |
| Kanekiyo包清 | 1362-1370 | 8 |
| Kanetsugu包次 | 1317-1333 | 4 |
| Kanetoshi包俊 | 1381-1384 | 4 |
| Kanezane包眞 | 1394-1428 | 3 |
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.
For returns due to customer circumstances, the cost is the customer's responsibility. For returns due to our mis-shipment or a defective item, we bear the cost.
