The following are available by special arrangement with
a longstanding client who goes back to when we first started, now seven
years ago. At that time we offered a mail order catalog and the
end pages would include several swords for sale. Here is a unique
opportunity to purchase from a group of very good swords that have
stayed with this long-time collector for some time. Rather than
the bottom swords that one collector is selling off as his collection
advances, these were the keepers.
A three-day inspection period is offered to purchasers within the United
States. Please review terms at bottom and contact us should you
require any assistance.
nihonto@satcho.com
1. LATE KOTO / EARLY SHINTO KATANA, MUMEI, Attributed to KANENORI
SUGATA: shinogi-zukuri, tori-zori, iori-mune, nagasa: 27 1/2 inches. NAKAGO: kuri jiri, katte yasurime, with two mekugi-ana. JIHADA: itame with mixed mokume. HAMON: medium suguha, with tobiyaki, kensuji, sunagashi. BOSHI: togari with hakikake. In shirasaya.
In full polish. One small (1/16") blister 8 1/2" above the hamachi located within the ji.
Accompanied by a 72 point NTHK kantei-sho origami attributing the work to Eichizen no kuni Kanenori (early Edo 1630), and NBTHK-Fukunaga white papers also attributing the work to Eichizen no kuni Kanenori although placing it to 1580.
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2. SHINSHINTO KATANA, MUMEI, Attributed to KOYAMA MUNETSUGU School
SUGATA: shinogi-zukuri, koshi-zori, iori-mune, nagasa: 26 3/8 inches. NAKAGO: ubu, katte yasurime, with two mekugi-ana. JIHADA: ko itame. HAMON: gunome, choji, nie, sugu yakidashi at the moto, with pattern repeating every 3-4 inches. BOSHI: midare komi, jizo, with kaeri. In shirasaya.
In full polish; virtually flawless.
Muromachi Bizen revisionist work. With gimei signature removed at the 2001 shinsa it is accompanied by a 72 point NTHK kantei-sho origami attributing the work to Koyama Munetsugu school. This is likely the work of Kato Tsunatoshi (TSU321, Hawley 40 points), student of Kato Tsunahide; refer to Nihonto Koza, volume five: Shinshinto, pgs.: 292, 298, 109, 144, 182-3.
$7000
SUGATA: shinogi-zukuri, saki-zori, iori-mune, nagasa: 23 inches. NAKAGO: ubu, katte yasurime, with two mekugi-ana. JIHADA: ko itame. HAMON: gunome, choji, nie, two peaks, crab claw. BOSHI: chu with kaeri. In company grade gunto koshirae with "give-back" rag on which is written - Susaka Machi, Nishihara Cho, Kanda Nobumasa.
Both the steel and grain give the impression of koto work; while the shape may be too stout. In full polish with a few areas of loose grain.
Noted as "signed" as it has not been submitted to shinsa for confirmation.
$4000
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SUGATA: shinogi-zukuri, saki-zori, iori-mune, nagasa: 27 1/4 inches. NAKAGO: suriage, with three mekugi-ana. JIHADA: itame. HAMON: notare, with gunome choji. BOSHI: chu with long kaeri, hakikake. In gunto koshirae.
In 95% full polish with several small (1/8") stains.
Accompanied by NTHK shintei-sho origami attributing the work to Shinto Seki School.
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SUGATA: shinogi-zukuri, koshi-zori, iori-mune, nagasa: 28 1/4 inches. NAKAGO: suriage, machiokure, katte yasurime, with one mekugi-ana. JIHADA: itame. HAMON: suguha, slight notare, sunagashi, yo. BOSHI: komaru with kaeri. In worn shirasaya.
In 90% full polish with several small stains and some loose grain as result of tiredness.
Accompanied by a 70 point NTHK kantei-sho origami attributing the work to Eichizen Omi no Kami Tsuguhiro (early Edo 1630).
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SUGATA: shinogi-zukuri, saki-zori, iori-mune, nagasa: 22 inches. NAKAGO: osuriage, with two mekugi-ana. JIHADA: ko itame. HAMON: ito suguha. BOSHI: komaru. In koshirae.
In excellent full polish without flaws.
Accompanied by a 70 point NTHK kantei-sho origami attributing the work to Suo Kuni Shinto Nio (Edo 1660).
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SUGATA: shinogi-zukuri, tori-zori, iori-mune, nagasa: 21 1/4 inches. NAKAGO: ubu, with one mekugi-ana. JIHADA: mokume. HAMON: gunome-choji, noko jiri, with tobiyaki and yo. BOSHI: chumaru, yakizume. In koshirae.
In excellent full polish without flaws.
Accompanied by a 70 point NTHK kantei-sho origami attributing the work to Bizen Shichibe Sukesada, fifth decendent of Sanzayemon Sukesada (Edo 1650).
$5000
SUGATA: shinogi-zukuri, saki-zori, iori-mune, with bo-hi, nagasa: 18 1/4 inches. NAKAGO: suriage, with three mekugi-ana. JIHADA: ko itame. HAMON: gunome midare, nie deki, peaks in groupings of three. BOSHI: chu with kaeri, hakikake. In fine koshirae, insect and foliage themed fittings, all ensuit.
In excellent full polish without flaws.
Workmanship is likely that of Echizen Shimosaka.
$4500
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SUGATA: moroha-zukuri, saki-zori, nagasa: 14 1/2 inches. NAKAGO: ubu, katte yasurime, with two mekugi-ana. JIHADA: itame with mokume. HAMON: notare, with sunagashi, ara-nie, and kinsuji. In shirasaya.
In full polish with some tiredness effecting the shinogi on one side, otherwise fine.
Accompanied by NBTHK tan papers attributing the work to Uda Kunifusa.
$2750
SUGATA: shinogi-zukuri, iori-mune, nagasa: 13 1/2 inches. NAKAGO: ubu, with one mekugi-ana. JIHADA: itame, mokume. HAMON: gunome midare. BOSHI: chumaru with kaeri. In koshirae.
In full polish with 2-3 areas of loose grain, otherwise excellent.
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SUGATA: shinogi-zukuri, iori-mune, nagasa: 9 1/4 inches. NAKAGO: ubu however cleaned, with one mekugi-ana. JIHADA: itame. HAMON: ito suguha with peaks. BOSHI: chumaru. In aikuchi koshirae.
In full polish with a small stain, otherwise excellent.
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SUGATA: shinogi-zukuri, saki-zori, iori-mune, extended chu-kissaki nagasa: 20 5/8 inches. NAKAGO: extended, ubu, o-sujikai at the top and sensuki yasurime at the bottom , with one mekugi-ana. JIHADA: tight masame to muji. HAMON: saka choji, nioi-deki. BOSHI: omaru. In koshirae.
In polish without flaws.
A very heavy, aggressive blade. Workmanship is likely that of Koyama Munetsugu School.
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SUGATA: shinogi-zukuri, tori-zori, iori-mune, nagasa: 19 3/4 inches. NAKAGO: ubu, with one mekugi-ana. JIHADA: itame. HAMON: gunome midare in two peaks, nie, sunagashi, tobayaki, muneyaki, yo. BOSHI: chumaru with kaeri. In koshirae.
In older full polish; a couple of small stains and one pit (1/4 x 1/16") in the shinogi.
Workmanship is likely that of Bizen Mizuta School.
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SUGATA: shinogi-zukuri, saki-zori, iori-mune, nagasa: 19 3/4 inches. NAKAGO: o-suriage, kiri yasurime, with one and one-half mekugi-ana. JIHADA: itame. HAMON: ko-gunome. BOSHI: chumaru with kaeri. In shirasaya.
In full polish; some tiredness, blade at one time cleaned.
$1250
SUGATA: shinogi-zukuri, saki-zori, iori-mune, extended chu-kissaki nagasa: 20 1/4 inches. NAKAGO: ubu, o-katte-agari yasurime, with one mekugi-ana. JIHADA: masame with itame. HAMON: medium suguha. BOSHI: chumaru, no yokote. In koshirae: tsuba signed Munenori, fuchikashira signed Edo no Ju Nara saku, and new saya.
In full polish without flaws.
Without verification as to which smith produced this sword it is being offered as gimei.
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