This is a katana by Kaneyasu, who lived in Washu, Osaka. The blade is from the early Edo period and features a bright hamon with small choji and small gunome midare. It comes with a black lacquered semi-tachi koshirae with iron fittings.
NihontoWatchmei · Shinto · nagasa 74.2cm · sori 0.9cm
Yamato-den · Yamato · around 1596-1615
1 piece on the market now
Yamato-den · Yamato
24 pieces on the market now
The setsumei of the Monju (文珠) line all gather around a single figure: Shigekuni (重国), the smith better known by the appellation Nanki Shigekuni (南紀重国). The records describe him as originally of Yamato Province and a late offshoot of the Tegai group (Tegai-ha)[[c:1]], whose common name was Kurōsaburō. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Shigekuni重國 | 1596-1630 | 59 |
| Shigekuni重國 | 1655-1673 | 3 |
| Masazane正真 | — | 1 |
| Kanetsugu包次 | 1596-1615 | 0 |
| Kaneyasu包保 | 1661-1673 | 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 accepted within 3 days of delivery for defective items or significant discrepancies; customer bears return shipping and bank fees.
This is a katana by Kaneyasu, who lived in Washu, Osaka. The blade is from the early Edo period and features a bright hamon with small choji and small gunome midare. It comes with a black lacquered semi-tachi koshirae with iron fittings.
NihontoWatchmei · Shinto · nagasa 74.2cm · sori 0.9cm
Yamato-den · Yamato · around 1596-1615
1 piece on the market now
Yamato-den · Yamato
24 pieces on the market now
The setsumei of the Monju (文珠) line all gather around a single figure: Shigekuni (重国), the smith better known by the appellation Nanki Shigekuni (南紀重国). The records describe him as originally of Yamato Province and a late offshoot of the Tegai group (Tegai-ha)[[c:1]], whose common name was Kurōsaburō. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Shigekuni重國 | 1596-1630 | 59 |
| Shigekuni重國 | 1655-1673 | 3 |
| Masazane正真 | — | 1 |
| Kanetsugu包次 | 1596-1615 | 0 |
| Kaneyasu包保 | 1661-1673 | 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 accepted within 3 days of delivery for defective items or significant discrepancies; customer bears return shipping and bank fees.
