This is a rare and impressive naginata by Taikei Shoji Naotane, a prominent Shin-Shinto smith, dated Bunsei 3 (1820). It features a robust naginata-zukuri with a high shinogi and low iori-mune, showcasing a well-forged ko-itame hada mixed with mokume. The hamon is a flamboyant midare with gunome, ko-gunome, choji, and ko-midare, reminiscent of Bizen tradition. The naginata comes with a koshirae and is accompanied by a Tokubetsu Kicho Token certificate.
NihontoWatchBETAmei · Shin-shinto · nagasa 63cm · sori 2.1cm
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 one-of-a-kind items such as swords, sword fittings, and antiques, please contact us about a return within 3 days of the item's arrival and ship it back within 8 days. Refunds are issued the same day the returned item arrives.
This is a rare and impressive naginata by Taikei Shoji Naotane, a prominent Shin-Shinto smith, dated Bunsei 3 (1820). It features a robust naginata-zukuri with a high shinogi and low iori-mune, showcasing a well-forged ko-itame hada mixed with mokume. The hamon is a flamboyant midare with gunome, ko-gunome, choji, and ko-midare, reminiscent of Bizen tradition. The naginata comes with a koshirae and is accompanied by a Tokubetsu Kicho Token certificate.
NihontoWatchBETAmei · Shin-shinto · nagasa 63cm · sori 2.1cm
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 one-of-a-kind items such as swords, sword fittings, and antiques, please contact us about a return within 3 days of the item's arrival and ship it back within 8 days. Refunds are issued the same day the returned item arrives.