This is a wakizashi by Yoshikuni from Chikugo province. It features a shinogi-zukuri construction, itame hada, and suguha hamon with a chu-kissaki. The blade is in good condition with no rust or chips. It comes with a black lacquered saya, a katabami-shaped iron tsuba, and a sageo.
NihontoWatchmei · Edo · nagasa 53.1cm · sori 1.1cm
Chikugo · around 1624-1644
Tōken Taikan top 31%
3 pieces on the market now
Where Yoshikuni 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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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.
This is a wakizashi by Yoshikuni from Chikugo province. It features a shinogi-zukuri construction, itame hada, and suguha hamon with a chu-kissaki. The blade is in good condition with no rust or chips. It comes with a black lacquered saya, a katabami-shaped iron tsuba, and a sageo.
NihontoWatchmei · Edo · nagasa 53.1cm · sori 1.1cm
Chikugo · around 1624-1644
Tōken Taikan top 31%
3 pieces on the market now
Where Yoshikuni 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.
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.
