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Signature, Date and Attribution<\/span> Both the signature and the date are clearly preserved on the original ubu nakago and have been officially authenticated by the NBTHK, earning this sword the prestigious Tokubetsu Hozon Token certificate, awarded only to works of exceptional historical and artistic value.<\/span><\/p>\n Blade Analysis<\/span> Nagasa (blade length): 76.4 cm<\/span><\/p>\n Sori (curvature): 1.0 cm<\/span><\/p>\n Hamon: Wide notare-midare (irregular undulating) pattern, with rich internal activity including nie, yubashiri, and delicate traces of kinsuji, visible throughout the blade.<\/span><\/p>\n Jihada: A beautiful combination of mokume and masame forging, clearly visible thanks to a high-quality polish that reveals a lively and refined steel texture.<\/span><\/p>\n B\u014dshi: Continuation of the undulating hamon, with a neatly defined and balanced kaeri.<\/span><\/p>\n Nakago: Ubu (unaltered), with two mekugi-ana, deeply signed and dated with elegant calligraphy.<\/span><\/p>\n Polish condition: Excellent. The blade\u2019s polish enhances both its structural features and aesthetic beauty.<\/span><\/p>\n Mounting (Koshirae) and Accessories<\/span> Tsuka: Wrapped in light brown tsuka-ito over black samegawa. The diamond patterns are perfectly aligned and tightly bound.<\/span><\/p>\n Menuki: Decorative metallic motifs, likely of symbolic or ritual meaning.<\/span><\/p>\n Tsuba: Simple round iron tsuba with no elaborate design, featuring kogai\/kozuka openings.<\/span><\/p>\n Fuchi\/Kashira: Lacquered intentionally to protect against moisture and environmental damage, a traditional practice that shows care for long-term preservation.<\/span><\/p>\n Habaki: Copper with natural patina, precisely fitted.<\/span><\/p>\n Included extras:<\/span><\/p>\n Shirasaya with external sayagaki (ink inscription)<\/span><\/p>\n Functional sunagi blade (training blade) for the koshirae<\/span><\/p>\n These additional elements \u2014the sayagaki, the shirasaya, and the sunagi blade\u2014 significantly enhance the value of this set as a complete, museum-worthy collector\u2019s ensemble.<\/span><\/p>\n Historical and Artistic Context<\/span> Kanenori swords from the Kan\u2019ei period are highly regarded for their combination of visual elegance, structural soundness, and historical importance. The fact that this blade is not only signed and dated, but also authenticated by the NBTHK as Tokubetsu Hozon Token, places it in the top tier of traditionally made Japanese swords.<\/span><\/p>\n The koshirae, carefully preserved and enriched with lacquer-protected fuchi\/kashira, a deep black saya, and a sunagi blade for active use, confirms this is not just a collector\u2019s sword \u2014 it is a masterwork meant to be studied, displayed, and admired for generations.<\/span><\/p>\n Technical Sheet (Quick View)<\/span> Includes the original Japanese registration certificate, confirming authenticity and increasing its value as a collectible and historical artifact.<\/span><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" ITEM DESCRIPTION: Signature, Date and Attribution This exceptional katana is signed \u8d8a\u524d\u56fd\u4f4f\u5305\u5247 (Echizen no Kuni-j\u016b Kanenori) and dated \u5bdb\u6c38\u516d\u5e74 (Kan\u2019ei 6, year 1629). It is therefore a confirmed work by Kanenori of the Kan\u2019ei period, one of the most valued representatives of the Mino-den tradition in Echizen during the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":10957,"template":"","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[580,579],"product_tag":[457,439,422],"class_list":{"0":"post-11735","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-katana-tachi","7":"product_cat-nihonto","8":"product_tag-katana","9":"product_tag-nihonto","10":"product_tag-tanto","11":"product_shipping_class-swords","13":"first","14":"outofstock","15":"sold-individually","16":"shipping-taxable","17":"purchasable","18":"product-type-simple"},"yoast_head":"\n
\nThis exceptional katana is signed \u8d8a\u524d\u56fd\u4f4f\u5305\u5247 (Echizen no Kuni-j\u016b Kanenori) and dated \u5bdb\u6c38\u516d\u5e74 (Kan\u2019ei 6, year 1629). It is therefore a confirmed work by Kanenori of the Kan\u2019ei period, one of the most valued representatives of the Mino-den tradition in Echizen during the early Edo period.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nType: Katana<\/span><\/p>\n
\nSaya: Deep black lacquered finish (kuroro), in classical and elegant style.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nForged in 1629, the sixth year of the Kan\u2019ei era, this katana represents one of the finest moments in the history of Japanese swordmaking. Kanenori, active in the Echizen province, was part of the lineage of the Mino-Den tradition, known for its notare-midare hamon, lively hada, and reliable construction.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nItem Details<\/span>
\nType Katana<\/span>
\nSignature \u8d8a\u524d\u56fd\u4f4f\u5305\u5247 (Echizen no Kuni-j\u016b Kanenori)<\/span>
\nDate Kan\u2019ei 6 (1629)<\/span>
\nNagasa 76.4 cm<\/span>
\nSori 1.0 cm<\/span>
\nMekugi-ana 2<\/span>
\nHamon Notare-midare with nie, yubashiri, kinsuji<\/span>
\nJihada Mokume + masame, clearly visible<\/span>
\nMounting Black saya, light brown tsuka, lacquered fuchi\/kashira<\/span>
\nExtras Shirasaya with sayagaki + sunagi blade included<\/span>
\nPeriod Kan\u2019ei era (Early Edo period)<\/span><\/p>\n