Nicholas Fu Posted October 29 Report Posted October 29 New Additions – October 2025 | Touken Takarado We’ve just added several exciting new pieces to our collection this month — a mix of important historical works and fascinating mountings that showcase the rich evolution of Japanese sword culture. Juyo Token — Ko-Mihara Masahiro Tachi (Nanbokuchō Period) A remarkable ubu zaimei (signed, unaltered) tachi by Masahiro of the Ko-Mihara school, designated Juyo Token. This masterpiece from the Nanbokuchō period is accompanied by a beautiful Handachi-style koshirae, combining classical elegance with outstanding preservation. 🔗 View the piece here - https://www.toukentakarado.com/item-tk019-juyo-token-mihara Katana in Shikomizue Koshirae — Fujiwara Kuniyoshi Something truly unique — a katana mounted in a shikomizue (sword-cane) koshirae, designed for concealed carry after the Haitōrei sword ban of 1876. This rare mounting perfectly captures Japan’s transitional Meiji-era spirit, when traditional craftsmanship adapted to a rapidly changing society. 🔗 View the piece here - https://www.toukentakarado.com/item-tk023-fujiwara-kuniyoshi-katana Shintō Katana in Kyu-Guntō Mounts — Harima no Daijō Fujiwara Shigetaka A fine Shintō-period blade that was later shortened and remounted as a Japanese Navy officer’s Kyu-Guntō. It’s always fascinating to see how earlier swords were repurposed for military service, carrying centuries of tradition into modern warfare. 🔗 View the piece here - https://www.toukentakarado.com/item-tk022-harima-no-daijo-fujiwara-shigetaka Gendaitō — Akamatsu Tarō Kaneteru Katana A modern sword by Akamatsu Tarō Kaneteru, known for producing exceptionally well-balanced blades that are highly regarded by iai and battōdō practitioners. Lightweight yet lively in hand, it’s an excellent piece for both appreciation and practical use. 🔗 View the piece here - https://www.toukentakarado.com/item-tk026-akamatsu-taro-kaneteru-katana Heianjō Unzenshi Sadahide Katana — “Kinnoto” (Royalist Sword) A long, wide, and powerful blade forged during the turbulent Bakumatsu era, associated with the Kinnoto (勤王刀) movement — “swords of loyalty to the Emperor.” These were carried by samurai who supported the imperial cause against the shogunate, embodying the passionate spirit of the Meiji Restoration. 🔗 View the piece here - https://www.toukentakarado.com/item-tk024-heianj-unzenshi-sadahide-katana We hope you’ll take a moment to explore them on our website. We look forward to serving you. Warm regards, Nicholas Fu Touken Takarado 🌐 www.toukentakarado.com 2 Quote
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