This is a katana made by Sadahiro, a swordsmith who worked in Owari province during the Edo period, around the Kyoho era. The blade is signed on the omote side as "Bisyu jyunin Sadahiro saku".
NihontoWatchmei · Edo · nagasa 63.1cm · sori 1.1cm
Owari · around 1716-1736
1 piece on the market now
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.
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 is a katana made by Sadahiro, a swordsmith who worked in Owari province during the Edo period, around the Kyoho era. The blade is signed on the omote side as "Bisyu jyunin Sadahiro saku".
NihontoWatchmei · Edo · nagasa 63.1cm · sori 1.1cm
Owari · around 1716-1736
1 piece on the market now
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.
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.
