This is a tanto made by Tsunahide during the late Edo period. Tsunahide was a student of Suishinshi Masahide and a prominent smith of the Shin-Shinto period. The blade has some light rust that does not impede appreciation. It comes with a shirasaya and wooden habaki.
NihontoWatchmei · Bunka (1804-1818) · nagasa 12.4cm
Kato Tsunahide
Bunka (1804-1818)
Signed
Shinshinto · Musashi · around 1804-1818
Fujishiro Jo saku · Tōken Taikan top 49%
2 pieces on the market now
Where Tsunahide stands among comparable artisans: across all of nihontō, and within tradition, era, and period. The tiers (Foremost · Leading · Major · Notable) weigh official designations from the NBTHK and Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs, together with historical honors of lasting repute such as the Sansaku and Meibutsu-chō.
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Shinshinto · Musashi
2 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Tsunahide綱英 | 1804-1818 | 1 |
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 accepted within 3 days of delivery for defective items or significant discrepancies; customer bears return shipping and bank fees.
¥120,000
This is a tanto made by Tsunahide during the late Edo period. Tsunahide was a student of Suishinshi Masahide and a prominent smith of the Shin-Shinto period. The blade has some light rust that does not impede appreciation. It comes with a shirasaya and wooden habaki.
NihontoWatchmei · Bunka (1804-1818) · nagasa 12.4cm
Kato Tsunahide
Bunka (1804-1818)
Signed
Shinshinto · Musashi · around 1804-1818
Fujishiro Jo saku · Tōken Taikan top 49%
2 pieces on the market now
Where Tsunahide stands among comparable artisans: across all of nihontō, and within tradition, era, and period. The tiers (Foremost · Leading · Major · Notable) weigh official designations from the NBTHK and Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs, together with historical honors of lasting repute such as the Sansaku and Meibutsu-chō.
Select a lens to see how it's measured.
Shinshinto · Musashi
2 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Tsunahide綱英 | 1804-1818 | 1 |
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 accepted within 3 days of delivery for defective items or significant discrepancies; customer bears return shipping and bank fees.
¥120,000
