NihontoWatchNihontoWatchThe middle ~ latter period of Edo era At first glance, it is a small-sized tanto. However, when you release the koiguchi and draw it... inside is a mechanism for storing a "letter." Thought to have been used for transporting secret messages during the Edo period, this koshirae is truly a fusion of the wisdom and aesthetic sense of the onmitsu. The saya is finished in a shiwagawa-tsutsumi wrap, and when held in the hand, one can feel the breath of the era in its texture and dignified presence. Furthermore, the menuki feature a "fox" design. This is a stylish motif that can be called a symbol of the wisdom and courage used to deceive the enemy. The tsuka has been re-wrapped in recent years, but as the finish is somewhat unrefined, please enjoy restoring it to a balanced and beautiful form through a repair by a skilled tsukamaki-shi. *We also accept requests for high-quality tsukamaki. Please feel free to consult us.
NihontoWatchOffered by Toushin
We couldn’t find current papers for this piece. Ask the dealer whether it has been, or can be, submitted to shinsa. — Hoshi
Edo
As written by the shop
Machine translation from the shop's Japanese · may contain errors ·
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.
As a rule we do not accept returns, except when we have sent a different item from the one ordered or when there is a significant discrepancy between the description and the item. If you wish to return an item, please contact us within 3 days of its arrival and then send it back.
¥110,000