This is an antique wakizashi from the early Edo period, attributed to the renowned smith Izumi no Kami Kunisada. It features an exquisitely forged itame jigane with ji-nie and a bright ō-midare/gunome hamon with kinsuji and sunagashi. The blade comes in a black-lacquer koshirae with a Mt. Fuji kozuka and boar menuki, along with a shirasaya for preservation.
NihontoWatchmei · Edo · nagasa 50cm · sori 0.5cm
Under the Tokugawa peace the daishō became a regulated uniform, and demand gathered in the castle towns, above all Edo itself. The craft split two ways: brilliant display work for connoisseurs, and tested blades whose cutting results were sometimes inlaid in gold.
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 general rule, returns/exchanges are not accepted on Japanese sword orders unless damaged upon delivery. Other items: returns/exchanges accepted within 7 days of delivery. Cancellation for personal reasons incurs a 30% restocking fee (70% refunded). Return shipping must be prepaid and insured by the buyer; shipping/handling fees are non-refundable. Contact katana@tozando.co.jp to initiate a return.
This is an antique wakizashi from the early Edo period, attributed to the renowned smith Izumi no Kami Kunisada. It features an exquisitely forged itame jigane with ji-nie and a bright ō-midare/gunome hamon with kinsuji and sunagashi. The blade comes in a black-lacquer koshirae with a Mt. Fuji kozuka and boar menuki, along with a shirasaya for preservation.
NihontoWatchmei · Edo · nagasa 50cm · sori 0.5cm
Under the Tokugawa peace the daishō became a regulated uniform, and demand gathered in the castle towns, above all Edo itself. The craft split two ways: brilliant display work for connoisseurs, and tested blades whose cutting results were sometimes inlaid in gold.
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 general rule, returns/exchanges are not accepted on Japanese sword orders unless damaged upon delivery. Other items: returns/exchanges accepted within 7 days of delivery. Cancellation for personal reasons incurs a 30% restocking fee (70% refunded). Return shipping must be prepaid and insured by the buyer; shipping/handling fees are non-refundable. Contact katana@tozando.co.jp to initiate a return.