![]() ![]() This highly skilled sword-forging technique has been passed down for generations. Many feudal lords demanded swords forged in the Mino province. The blades forged in MINO provinces also had the reputation of their practical design and sharpness. Mino is located in the middle, making feudal lords feel convenient to order swords from MINO-DEN. There was high demand from those powerful feudal lords and their retainers.įurthermore, so many wars occurred between the Kanto region and the Kyoto area. Tokugawa Ieyasu was the lord of Suruga (Neighboring areas). Akechi Mitsuhide controlled Mino province, and Nobunaga Oda ruled Owari province. And the location of Mino province beat others. MINO-DEN exceedingly prospered during Sengoku Jidai(Warring State period) due to the high demand for weapons. This blade has this particular Hamon(tempering line). Sanbon Sugi tempering line resembles a small cedar tree/forest growing horizontally. Each generation was good at creating swords with Sanbon Sugi tempering line(Hamon in Japanese). He forged swords in the Mino province, which is renowned for a particular sword style called MINO-DEN. It is said the most skilled Kanemoto of all is the second-gen, also known as Magoroku, who was one of the most famous MINO swordsmiths from the Muromachi period. The swordsmith name “Kanemoto” lasted 27th generations from the Muromachi period(early 16th century) to the Heisei period(modern-day). Therefore, we assume the previous owner who submitted this blade to an appraiser must have been a wealthy Samurai. It was a luxury to ask an appraiser to make a Kinzogan Mei because of the cost of pure gold and skilled labor. The appraiser chiseled the swordsmith’s name he attributed to an unsigned blade and then put pure gold on each letter. Kinzogan Mei is a signature made by an appraiser of Japanese swordsmiths during the Samurai era, especially during the Edo period. We believe this blade was made during the early Edo period based on its style and characteristics. ![]() According to NBTHK that appraised this blade, it was forged during the SHINTO era(1596 A.D.-1763 A.D.). This blade has Kinzogan Mei of Kanemoto(兼元). We will be more than happy to help you.Īntique Japanese Sword Katana Signed by Kanemoto with Hozon Certificate Please feel free to contact us or check the list of swords. Our customer service will help you find your ideal blade you will cherish for generations. ![]() Also, there are ones that aren’t listed on the website yet. However, we might be able to show you something similar because we have various types of swords available. This sword was sold as each antique Japanese sword is one of a kind. INCLUDED : NBTHK Hozon Certificate, Koshirae Mounting, Shirasaya Case, Traditional Sword Carrying Case, Sword Maintenance Kit, Full Exportation Support Category *Please contact us prior to purchase if your country isn’t listed. USA, UK, Canada, Mexico, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Australia *There might be delay in shipment depending on countries ![]()
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