This is a fine wakizashi signed by Hōki no Kami Taira Ason Masayuki, a prominent swordsmith of the Satsuma tradition during the late Edo period. The blade features a flowing notare-based hamon with gunome, displaying vigorous nie activity characteristic of Satsuma work. It comes with an attractive formal koshirae and original Japanese registration documentation.
NihontoWatchmei · Satsuma · Edo · nagasa 43.7cm · sori 0.9cm
For two and a half centuries of peace the sword was the warrior’s legal badge rather than his weapon. Each great city developed its own manner, Edo’s tested strength against Ōsaka’s polished brilliance, until demand thinned in the era’s last decades.
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.
14-day return if items arrive damaged or in unexpected condition; customer bears return shipping + insurance; items returned in original condition with all accessories; antique armour non-returnable; only regular priced items refundable; shipping costs non-refundable.
This is a fine wakizashi signed by Hōki no Kami Taira Ason Masayuki, a prominent swordsmith of the Satsuma tradition during the late Edo period. The blade features a flowing notare-based hamon with gunome, displaying vigorous nie activity characteristic of Satsuma work. It comes with an attractive formal koshirae and original Japanese registration documentation.
NihontoWatchmei · Satsuma · Edo · nagasa 43.7cm · sori 0.9cm
For two and a half centuries of peace the sword was the warrior’s legal badge rather than his weapon. Each great city developed its own manner, Edo’s tested strength against Ōsaka’s polished brilliance, until demand thinned in the era’s last decades.
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.
14-day return if items arrive damaged or in unexpected condition; customer bears return shipping + insurance; items returned in original condition with all accessories; antique armour non-returnable; only regular priced items refundable; shipping costs non-refundable.
