Perry’s arrival in 1853 unraveled the Tokugawa peace and created the first mass demand for working swords in two centuries. Kiyomaro, called the Masamune of Yotsuya, died on its eve; Munetsugu and Yukihide carried the boom to the end.
This is a masterpiece *tanto* in the *Bizen-den* tradition by the *Teishitsu Gigeiin* swordsmith Gassan Sadakazu. Gassan Sadakazu was appointed as a *Teishitsu Gigeiin* in April of Meiji 39 (1906), and this *tanto* is a monumental masterpiece created the following year after his appointment. The *sugata* is exceptionally fine despite its short length; the *jigane* is a tightly packed *ko-itame hada* with *chikei* appearing in the *ji*. The *hamon* is a *nioi-deki* based *gunome* with *ko-nie*, featuring fine *kinsuji* within the *ha*, which is truly magnificent. The *horimono*, which represents the true essence of the master smith Gassan Sadakazu, features a *sukken* carved on the *omote* and *gomabashi* masterfully carved on the *ura*, living up to his reputation as a modern master of carving. The *koshirae* from that period is wonderful, featuring *menuki* with auspicious New Year designs in *kin-iroe*, and a *kozuka* and *wari-kogai* with wave designs on a *ginji* base. This *kawari-nuri aikuchi koshirae* adds even more splendor to this *tanto*. Please enjoy this masterpiece by Gassan Sadakazu, a *Teishitsu Gigeiin* who stands at the absolute pinnacle of the sword world in both name and reality.
NihontoWatchGenji (1864-1865) · nagasa 19.7cm
Shinshinto · Settsu · around 1864-1865
Fujishiro Jo saku · Tōken Taikan top 23%
9 pieces on the market now
Where Sadakazu 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.
Shinshinto · Settsu
37 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Sadakazu貞一 | 1864-1865 | 2 |
| Sadaharu貞晴 | 1865-1868 | 0 |
| Sadayoshi貞吉 | 1926-1989 | 0 |
| Yoshiaki吉明 | 1844-1848 | 0 |
| Sadayoshi貞吉 | 1830-1863 | 0 |
Bakumatsu: the last war market
Perry’s arrival in 1853 unraveled the Tokugawa peace and created the first mass demand for working swords in two centuries. Kiyomaro, called the Masamune of Yotsuya, died on its eve; Munetsugu and Yukihide carried the boom to the end.
A Hozon-certified blade judged to show notably superior workmanship and a better state of preservation. The bar is higher: re-tempered blades and most unsigned Muromachi/Edo works are excluded.
The NBTHK (Nihon Bijutsu Tōken Hozon Kyōkai, the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords) is a public-interest incorporated foundation founded in 1948 and supervised by Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs (Bunkachō); it is based at the Japanese Sword Museum in Tokyo. Its expert panels physically examine each submitted work (shinsa) and issue a certificate (kanteishō) ranking it by artistic and historical merit. NBTHK papers are the most widely recognized standard of authentication for Japanese swords and fittings.
NBTHK official siteFor returns due to customer circumstances, the cost is the customer's responsibility. For returns due to our mis-shipment or a defective item, we bear the cost.
Price on request
This is a masterpiece *tanto* in the *Bizen-den* tradition by the *Teishitsu Gigeiin* swordsmith Gassan Sadakazu. Gassan Sadakazu was appointed as a *Teishitsu Gigeiin* in April of Meiji 39 (1906), and this *tanto* is a monumental masterpiece created the following year after his appointment. The *sugata* is exceptionally fine despite its short length; the *jigane* is a tightly packed *ko-itame hada* with *chikei* appearing in the *ji*. The *hamon* is a *nioi-deki* based *gunome* with *ko-nie*, featuring fine *kinsuji* within the *ha*, which is truly magnificent. The *horimono*, which represents the true essence of the master smith Gassan Sadakazu, features a *sukken* carved on the *omote* and *gomabashi* masterfully carved on the *ura*, living up to his reputation as a modern master of carving. The *koshirae* from that period is wonderful, featuring *menuki* with auspicious New Year designs in *kin-iroe*, and a *kozuka* and *wari-kogai* with wave designs on a *ginji* base. This *kawari-nuri aikuchi koshirae* adds even more splendor to this *tanto*. Please enjoy this masterpiece by Gassan Sadakazu, a *Teishitsu Gigeiin* who stands at the absolute pinnacle of the sword world in both name and reality.
NihontoWatchGenji (1864-1865) · nagasa 19.7cm
Shinshinto · Settsu · around 1864-1865
Fujishiro Jo saku · Tōken Taikan top 23%
9 pieces on the market now
Where Sadakazu 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.
Shinshinto · Settsu
37 pieces on the market now
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Sadakazu貞一 | 1864-1865 | 2 |
| Sadaharu貞晴 | 1865-1868 | 0 |
| Sadayoshi貞吉 | 1926-1989 | 0 |
| Yoshiaki吉明 | 1844-1848 | 0 |
| Sadayoshi貞吉 | 1830-1863 | 0 |
Bakumatsu: the last war market
Perry’s arrival in 1853 unraveled the Tokugawa peace and created the first mass demand for working swords in two centuries. Kiyomaro, called the Masamune of Yotsuya, died on its eve; Munetsugu and Yukihide carried the boom to the end.
A Hozon-certified blade judged to show notably superior workmanship and a better state of preservation. The bar is higher: re-tempered blades and most unsigned Muromachi/Edo works are excluded.
The NBTHK (Nihon Bijutsu Tōken Hozon Kyōkai, the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords) is a public-interest incorporated foundation founded in 1948 and supervised by Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs (Bunkachō); it is based at the Japanese Sword Museum in Tokyo. Its expert panels physically examine each submitted work (shinsa) and issue a certificate (kanteishō) ranking it by artistic and historical merit. NBTHK papers are the most widely recognized standard of authentication for Japanese swords and fittings.
NBTHK official siteFor returns due to customer circumstances, the cost is the customer's responsibility. For returns due to our mis-shipment or a defective item, we bear the cost.
Price on request
![Tanto - Hozon - by Gassan Sadayoshi - Fuyou Asahi, Ansei Hebidoshi 8gatsuhi (Attributed to Gassan Sadayoshi) [NBTHK Hozon]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fitbhfhyptogxcjbjfzwx.supabase.co%2Fstorage%2Fv1%2Fobject%2Fpublic%2Flisting-images%2Ftoyuukai%2FL519985%2F04.jpg&w=2560&q=90)
