This is a beautifully preserved hira-sankaku (flat-triangular) spear by the distinguished Osaka smith Kunisuke from the early Edo period. It features a thick kasane, crisp angles, twin grooves (ni-hon-hi), and a sankō-ken carving representing Fudō Myōō. The spear is in very fine condition with a well-packed ko-itame jigane and a bright suguha-based hamon, presented in a shirasaya with a short display shaft.
NihontoWatchmei · Shinto · nagasa 19.9cm
The Edo period (1615 to 1868)
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 a beautifully preserved hira-sankaku (flat-triangular) spear by the distinguished Osaka smith Kunisuke from the early Edo period. It features a thick kasane, crisp angles, twin grooves (ni-hon-hi), and a sankō-ken carving representing Fudō Myōō. The spear is in very fine condition with a well-packed ko-itame jigane and a bright suguha-based hamon, presented in a shirasaya with a short display shaft.
NihontoWatchmei · Shinto · nagasa 19.9cm
The Edo period (1615 to 1868)
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.
