This is a kozuka (knife handle) featuring a demon-extermination design, attributed to the Waki Goto school. It measures 9.72 cm in length, 1.43 cm in width, and 0.55 cm in thickness, weighing 30g. The piece is from the Edo period and showcases the distinctive artistry of the Goto lineage.
NihontoWatchBETAGoto · Edo
Waki-Goto School
Edo
Iebori · Kyoto
68 pieces on the market now
The Waki-Goto tradition designates the branch and collateral lines of the Goto mainline (soke) that sustained the family's metalworking legacy across generations while extending its reach beyond the central house in Kyoto and later Edo. The Goto family itself constituted the preeminent dynasty of sword-fitting craftsmen in Japanese history, serving successive shogunal families from the Muromachi period through the Edo era. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Kojo光乗 | 1480-1670 | 5 |
| Munetomo/Sochi宗知 | — | 0 |
| Morimura Atsutaka守邨厚隆 | — | 0 |
| Taijo泰乗 | — | 0 |
| Mitsuharu光治 | — | 0 |
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 must be shipped within 3 days of delivery. Excludes modified/damaged items or past the deadline. Return shipping paid by customer. Overseas orders cannot be returned/refunded.
This is a kozuka (knife handle) featuring a demon-extermination design, attributed to the Waki Goto school. It measures 9.72 cm in length, 1.43 cm in width, and 0.55 cm in thickness, weighing 30g. The piece is from the Edo period and showcases the distinctive artistry of the Goto lineage.
NihontoWatchBETAGoto · Edo
Waki-Goto School
Edo
Iebori · Kyoto
68 pieces on the market now
The Waki-Goto tradition designates the branch and collateral lines of the Goto mainline (soke) that sustained the family's metalworking legacy across generations while extending its reach beyond the central house in Kyoto and later Edo. The Goto family itself constituted the preeminent dynasty of sword-fitting craftsmen in Japanese history, serving successive shogunal families from the Muromachi period through the Edo era. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Kojo光乗 | 1480-1670 | 5 |
| Munetomo/Sochi宗知 | — | 0 |
| Morimura Atsutaka守邨厚隆 | — | 0 |
| Taijo泰乗 | — | 0 |
| Mitsuharu光治 | — | 0 |
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 must be shipped within 3 days of delivery. Excludes modified/damaged items or past the deadline. Return shipping paid by customer. Overseas orders cannot be returned/refunded.
