This is a superb yoroidōshi tanto by Kunisada of Aizu, active during the Kanbun era of the early Edo period. It features an exceptionally thick blade (7.7mm kasane) with bō-hi on both faces, crafted with a packed itame mixed with mokume jigane and a bright hoso-suguha hamon. The tanto comes in an elaborate kizami-saya period koshirae with a full ray-skin hilt and a tengu fuchi-kashira, embodying the martial spirit and aesthetic of the Aizu samurai.
NihontoWatchmei · Shinto · nagasa 24.3cm
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.
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 a superb yoroidōshi tanto by Kunisada of Aizu, active during the Kanbun era of the early Edo period. It features an exceptionally thick blade (7.7mm kasane) with bō-hi on both faces, crafted with a packed itame mixed with mokume jigane and a bright hoso-suguha hamon. The tanto comes in an elaborate kizami-saya period koshirae with a full ray-skin hilt and a tengu fuchi-kashira, embodying the martial spirit and aesthetic of the Aizu samurai.
NihontoWatchmei · Shinto · nagasa 24.3cm
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.
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.