The curved, ridged tachi took its classic form in the Heian provinces while the court refined its culture in the capital. Its patrons were the military nobility whose feuds ended in the Genpei War, and whose blades became heirlooms almost at once.
This listing is for a daisho set, featuring a katana attributed to Namihei and a wakizashi by Sukesada. The Namihei katana, from a school active for 900 years in Satsuma, is unsigned but attributed to the school. The Sukesada wakizashi is a work by the renowned smith group active in Bizen Osafune during the late Muromachi period. Both blades come with NBTHK Kicho Token certificates.
NihontoWatchmumei · Heian
The curved, ridged tachi took its classic form in the Heian provinces while the court refined its culture in the capital. Its patrons were the military nobility whose feuds ended in the Genpei War, and whose blades became heirlooms almost at once.
This work carries older NBTHK “Kichō”-era papers, which the NBTHK no longer issues and now regards as unreliable. To confirm the attribution, submission to an official Japanese examination body (such as the NBTHK or NTHK) for modern certification could be considered.
Returns must be shipped within 3 days of delivery. Excludes modified/damaged items or past the deadline. Return shipping paid by customer. Overseas orders cannot be returned/refunded.
This listing is for a daisho set, featuring a katana attributed to Namihei and a wakizashi by Sukesada. The Namihei katana, from a school active for 900 years in Satsuma, is unsigned but attributed to the school. The Sukesada wakizashi is a work by the renowned smith group active in Bizen Osafune during the late Muromachi period. Both blades come with NBTHK Kicho Token certificates.
NihontoWatchmumei · Heian
The curved, ridged tachi took its classic form in the Heian provinces while the court refined its culture in the capital. Its patrons were the military nobility whose feuds ended in the Genpei War, and whose blades became heirlooms almost at once.
This work carries older NBTHK “Kichō”-era papers, which the NBTHK no longer issues and now regards as unreliable. To confirm the attribution, submission to an official Japanese examination body (such as the NBTHK or NTHK) for modern certification could be considered.
Returns must be shipped within 3 days of delivery. Excludes modified/damaged items or past the deadline. Return shipping paid by customer. Overseas orders cannot be returned/refunded.