This is a seriously charismatic Shinshinto wakizashi proudly produced by swordsmith Sukenori.

A representative smith of the Bizen Yokoyama School, Sukenori is said to be the 56th generation of the great Bizen Tomonari (circa 938~987AD) and the sword is signed with this honourable distinction.

The sword is dated the 12th month in the 13th year of Bunsei, which translates to December 1830.

A stunning hamon (temper line) travels above the cutting edge and the mune (spine) of the sword and forms what is known as Fujimi Saigyo – “Priest Saigyo viewing Mount Fuji in his bamboo hat.”

It depicts a travelling Zen priest being in the moment as he enjoys the beautiful view. The blade is uniquely constructed in Kanmuri Otoshi Zukuri (thickness of the spine thins halfway up the blade to tip.)

Surely this was a specially ordered wakizashi.

Scroll down the page to discover the unique attributes of this wakizashi that includes a 1000-year old tachi by National Treasure tachi by Bizen Tomonari.

This sword was sold to a collector in the United Kingdom.

If owning an authentic Japanese Samurai sword is of interest to you and your family, we would be honoured to serve you.

If you have the pleasure of living in Japan or visiting the country, we recommend that you come to one of our upcoming sword shows or schedule a private VIP meeting with us.

VIP meetings are normally held near JR Ebisu station in Tokyo at a hired gallery space. We can also arrange visits to a company office, hotel, near the airport or at a private residence.

To those exploring our collection online, be sure to download our catalogue of available swords here.

We completely respect the fact it takes a HUGE leap of personal FAITH in us to commit to a particular sword given the reliance on photos and descriptions for such a highly valued item.

It is our PROMISE to address all your questions to the best of our ability. It’s important to us that you feel completely confident that the sword you choose (and that chooses you) is destined for you and your family.

You can also take reassurance that ALL swords from Unique Japan are GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC and come with a 3-DAY WORRY FREE inspection period upon arrival to your home.

Yes, it is completely legal to own a genuine antique Japanese sword (even those that are several hundreds of years old). Unique Japan specialises in all proper legal compliances so that swords can be exported from Japan.
All required paperwork is provided free of charge for clients.

Unique Japan has safely sent well over 300 swords FROM Japan to immensely proud owners in the United States, Canada, Europe and around the world.

We look forward to making your dream of owning an authentic Japanese sword a reality for you.

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→ Download catalogue of currently available Japanese swords
→ PARTS of a Japanese Sword and Mountings (High-quality images)
→ 7 reasons WHY I love Japanese swords
→ Resource Information on Japanese Swords
→ NBTHK Certification Paper Ranking for Japanese Swords
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