Certified Tokubetsu Hozon Token (Special Prestigious Blade) by
the NBTHK
Swordsmith: Nobukuni Sukezaemon Yoshikane
(14th Generation Nobukuni lineage)
Signature (Mei): Minamoto Nobukuni (源信国) —
Appraised as Yoshikane (吉包)
Blade Length: Approx. 50.6 cm (1 shaku 6 sun 7 bu)
Era / Period: Early Edo Period (ca. Kanbun–Genroku eras / 1660s–1690s)
Certification: NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Touken
(Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords)
Historical Significance
Chikuzen Nobukuni School: Originating from the elite Yamashiro (Kyoto)
tradition, this legendary swordsmith line relocated to Chikuzen
(modern-day Fukuoka) to serve the prominent Kuroda clan under Kuroda Josui and Nagamasa.
Master Craftsmanship: Rated as Jō-saku (Superior / High-Rank Master)
in historical sword registries for exceptional forging quality and cutting
performance.
Lineage: Father and mentor of the renowned master Nobukuni Shigekane,
who was later selected by the 8th Tokugawa Shogun, Yoshimune, to forge at
the Edo Castle Hamagoten competition.
An authentic Edo-period collector’s piece preserved in exceptional condition,
accompanied by official NBTHK registration papers.
PLEASE NOTE
Due to air cargo security regulations, the blade and the Sheath /accessories will
be shipped separately (in two boxes).
We kindly ask for your understanding.
over a long period. Please note that returns are not accepted.
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Certified Tokubetsu Hozon Token (Special Prestigious Blade) by
the NBTHK
Swordsmith: Nobukuni Sukezaemon Yoshikane
(14th Generation Nobukuni lineage)
Signature (Mei): Minamoto Nobukuni (源信国) —
Appraised as Yoshikane (吉包)
Blade Length: Approx. 50.6 cm (1 shaku 6 sun 7 bu)
Era / Period: Early Edo Period (ca. Kanbun–Genroku eras / 1660s–1690s)
Certification: NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Touken
(Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords)
Historical Significance
Chikuzen Nobukuni School: Originating from the elite Yamashiro (Kyoto)
tradition, this legendary swordsmith line relocated to Chikuzen
(modern-day Fukuoka) to serve the prominent Kuroda clan under Kuroda Josui and Nagamasa.
Master Craftsmanship: Rated as Jō-saku (Superior / High-Rank Master)
in historical sword registries for exceptional forging quality and cutting
performance.
Lineage: Father and mentor of the renowned master Nobukuni Shigekane,
who was later selected by the 8th Tokugawa Shogun, Yoshimune, to forge at
the Edo Castle Hamagoten competition.
An authentic Edo-period collector’s piece preserved in exceptional condition,
accompanied by official NBTHK registration papers.
PLEASE NOTE
Due to air cargo security regulations, the blade and the Sheath /accessories will
be shipped separately (in two boxes).
We kindly ask for your understanding.
over a long period. Please note that returns are not accepted.
Reference Information
The ranking of this sword is *Shintō Jōsaku* (Superior Work of the *Shintō* Era).
"*Shintō Jōsaku*" refers to swords—or the swordsmiths who created them—
classified as "Superior Work" (*Jōsaku*)—the third-highest tier of craftsmanship
and achievement—among the "*Shintō*" (New Sword) category, which spans
the period from the first year of Keichō (1596) to around the Hōreki era (1763).
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