Shinto Katana for Sale
Shinto ("new sword") katana date from 1596 to approximately 1781, spanning the peaceful Edo period when swordsmiths concentrated on artistic excellence rather than battlefield utility. This era saw the development of spectacular hamon patterns, innovative forging techniques, and flamboyant styles that reflected the aesthetic sensibilities of the time. Great Shinto smiths like Kotetsu, Shinkai, and Tadayoshi created blades renowned for their beauty and cutting ability. Shinto katana are generally better preserved than Koto blades and offer collectors the chance to own Edo-era masterworks.
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Katana: Mumei (Unsigned)(judged as Sendai Yasutomo)(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)
¥950,000
刀 長州住二王方清作之 延宝九年八月吉日 大車於眼前切断之 多賀二郎右衛門喜房
¥1,200,000
刀 銘 豊州高田住藤原行長
Price on request
幕府士川井久幸 八十一歳作 慶応二年八月日
Price on request
Katana: Yamato no Kami Fujiwara Tadayuki (1711)(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)
¥550,000
刀 特別保存刀剣 井上和泉守国貞 菊紋万治四年二月日
¥6,000,000
刀 (菊紋)越前守源信吉 Katana:Echizennokami Minamotono Nobuyoshi
¥620,000
刀 初代和泉守国貞(無銘)
¥680,000
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Katana: Echigo-kami Fujiwara Ujitsune (the 50th Juyo Token) with Koshirae (Fuchikashira, Tsuba: NBTHK Hozon Tosogu)
Antique Japanese Sword Katana Signed by the third-gen Kyo Tanba no Kami Yoshimichi NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon
Katana: Bizen no Kuni (remaining portion only) (Shintō Sukesada) (NBTHK Hozon Token)
【研ぎ上がり・斬れ味保証 拵新調 試斬に重量感のある一振り】「無銘」73.1cm 、鑑賞に・居合・試斬刀として!!!
【細身軽量居合向きの一振り】「河内守国助」69.5cm 、鑑賞に・居合・試斬刀として!!!
【試斬刀として頃合いの一振り】「加州信友(極)」65.0cm 、鑑賞に・居合・試斬刀として!!!
(Consignment Sale) Katana :Hida no kami Fujiwara Ujifusa Saku 飛騨守藤原氏房作 (NBTHK Hozon Token)(Menuki : NBTHK Hozon Tosogu)
特別貴重刀剣 新刀上作 無銘(伊豫掾宗次) 二尺三寸六分半 薩摩拵入