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Comes with kimono or cotton bag. Comes with Authenticy certificate from Supein Nihonto.
Kanehiro (1st gen)
ID KAN939
Province Hizen
Start Era Manji (1658-1661)
End Era Kanbun (1661-1673)
Active Period 1658-1673
School Hizen Tadayoshi
Father/Teacher Kunihiro
Lineage Image / Interactive
Source Rating Reference/Page
Hawley 50 KAN939
Toko Taikan ¥3M 123
Signatures:
肥前佐賀住大和大掾藤原兼廣
hizen saga ju yamato daijo fujiwara kanehiro
Yamato no kami title.
This blade was signed by Yamato Daijyo Kanehiro (大和大掾兼広). Kanehiro was especially active during the Kanbun era (1661-1673: Early Edo period) in Hizen province (today’s Saga prefecture). Hizen Koku is another name for Hizen province. He was born as the first son of Hizen Kunihiro, another famous swordsmith in the province. Kanehiro was related to the first-gen Tadahiro, one of the most renowned swordsmiths in the early Edo period. He was a grandson of Hizen Hirosada. His birthname was Hashimoto Rokuro Heibei.
He received the title of Yamato Daijo title and he was promoted to Yamato no Kami. The imperial court only gave kami(守) or Daijo (大掾) title to the swordsmiths who did excellent work. It was honorable for any swordsmiths to receive such a title and only highly skilled swordsmiths deserved this title. His son, the second-gen Kanehiro is known as Totomi no Kami Kanehiro. Father and son’s craftsmanship were appreciated by Nabeshima clan who controlled Hizen province during the Edo period.
The blade is in old japanese polish remaining in good condition, the jihada of the steel is detailed and full of details to appreciate. A masterpiece Worthly a museum and a great addition to any private collection.
An Authentic nihonto japanese sword, difficult to find in Europe, without the consequent costs of importing from Japan or from Japanese sellers, which can increase the price of the sword by up to 30% and a months waiting for shipment and custom paperwork. A truly real nihonto to delight both new and experienced collectors.
All our swords are originals, imported from japan and Europe from the best dealers and collectors during many years of collection and passion.
Koshirae Full length: 75 cm
Blade length: 52,8 cm
Sori: 1,5 cm
