October Auction
October Auction
Lot 90: Japanese Wakizashi Sword and Knife from the Kanefusa School
2026-10-24T15:00:00Z
Start price: CAD $400
Lot 90:
Japanese Wakizashi Sword and Knife from the Kanefusa School
Description
Splendid wakizashi, with beautiful koshirae, signed shirasaya and NBTHK certification papers. This sword was forged by the first smith of a lineage dating back to the 15th century. It belongs to a tradition of sword-making that continues to this day. The piece originates from the Seki region in Mino Province, which produced the majority of Japanese swords for the 1939-1945 conflict. Seki has been renowned for the quality of its steel and its swordsmiths from the 15th century to the present. The lot includes a contemporary chef’s knife by the 25th-generation Kanefusa. Stand not included.
Wakizashi blade cutting edge measures 12.5 inches L, in sheath measuring 21 inches L and shirasaya measuring 19 inches. Knife measures 13 inches, blade measures 8.25 inches in original box with papers.
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