Description
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Comes with kimono or cotton bag. Comes with certificate of supein Nihonto.
Historical context and smith
The name Kaneuji (兼氏) was used by several generations of swordsmiths, notably active during the Edo period. Based on the style, this blade is attributed to the mid Edo period, likely from a later generation of the Mino or Yamato school. Though not from the famous Kaneuji I of the Shizu tradition (student of Masamune), this smith carried forward a refined tradition of forging with great skill, suiting the ceremonial and martial needs of samurai during the relatively peaceful Edo era.
Blade
The blade has a length of 67.6 cm and a gentle curvature (sori) of 1.5 cm. The amazing detailed hamon is an elegant notare-midare (undulating irregular pattern) with visible activity and nie crystals. The jihada displays a beautiful itame grain, showcasing the quality of the steel and polish. The habaki is copper with a ridged finish, providing a secure fit.
Mounting (Koshirae)
This katana features a complete and well-preserved mount:
Fuchi-Kashira: Decorated with dragons in high relief, lacquered to protect from the elements, with dark bronze tones and exquisite detail.
Tsuka (handle): Wrapped in black ito over white samegawa (rayskin) using hineri-maki style. Menuki are copper dragons, complementing the fuchi-kashira.
Tsuba: Iron mokkō-gata with openwork vegetal motif and two hitsu-ana, stylistically matching the hamon’s fluidity.
Saya (scabbard): Smooth reddish-brown lacquer (ishime-ji style). The sageo is tied in blue and white cotton.
Notes
The polish brings out the hada and hamon with clarity, reflecting a blade of both aesthetic appeal and martial tradition. This is a well-balanced collectible katana with consistent koshirae elements, ideal for connoisseurs of signed Edo blades.
Technical Summary
Feature Description
Signature 兼氏 (Kaneuji)
Period Mid Edo period
Length 67.6 cm
Curvature 1.5 cm
Hamon Notare-midare
Hada Itame grain
Tsuba Iron mokkō-gata, openwork vegetal motif
Fuchi/Kashira Lacquered bronze with dragon motif
Menuki Copper dragons
Saya Reddish-brown lacquered, smooth (ishime style)
Sageo Blue and white cotton
Blade is in good condition due to aging just superficial scratchings as normal. Not hagire and not fatal damage, of course. This is a japanese weapon so have a real historical value. This is a weapon with centuries, not machine crafted so can be minor movements of saya, tsuka, tsuba, etc. Because of dilatation, humidity, etc. and little damages propers of his age like small rust, scratches, etc.
