Monthly Archives: April 2012

Tanto – Kashu Ju Fujiwara Kiyomitsu – Eisho – 1504 – 1526

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Rich

This particular blade was made by a sword smith from Kaga Province,  named  Kiyomitsu,  of the Fujiwara school, around 1504. It still has the mounts and silk sword bag from that era. It has  Kanteisho papers as well as a … Continue reading →

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Katana – Kagemitsu – Muromachi Era – 1415

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Rich

This sword was made by Kagemitsu of Bizen Province. It has beautiful mounts ( koshirae ) with silver menuki, fuchi and kashira and a lovely red & black lacquered saya. The blade is in new polish and is signed on … Continue reading →

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