Thought on Shinsakuto ?

[Bosco]

Hi,

 

I’m ordering a Shinsakuto at the moment. Just want to hear everyone thought on them. Some said they are just copying of olden day sword, but aren't they’re all part of the progression ?. They all based on certain foundation. I love nihonto since I was a kid, I want to support the current smiths so they can keep up their tradition. 

[Rayhan]

I think Shinsakuto are very important aspects of Bushido today and still at the heart of Japanese culture. If you take example from Gassan school this is still the longest running school and has an unbroken 800 year history. Tsunahiro school is still in operation in Japan also so there is no copying there is still a strong legacy in Shinsakuto and if possible we should support them. If you practice Iaido or Kendo and have achieved a high level then having a Shinsakuto is also very important and a life achievement. 

 

In short, they are still grand examples of Nihonto history. 

 

Which school or smith is making your sword?

[Bosco]

11 minutes ago, Rayhan said:

I think Shinsakuto are very important aspects of Bushido today and still at the heart of Japanese culture. If you take example from Gassan school this is still the longest running school and has an unbroken 800 year history. Tsunahiro school is still in operation in Japan also so there is no copying there is still a strong legacy in Shinsakuto and if possible we should support them. If you practice Iaido or Kendo and have achieved a high level then having a Shinsakuto is also very important and a life achievement. 

 

In short, they are still grand examples of Nihonto history. 

 

Which school or smith is making your sword?

This will be a Kamakura Tachi, Mino-den. 

[Brian]

I don't value shinsakuto any less than older swords, rather judge them on their quality. There are some amazing modern pieces and to have one made to your specs is really a dedicated act of support.
If that's what you want to do, go for it!

[Bosco]

16 hours ago, Rayhan said:

I think Shinsakuto are very important aspects of Bushido today and still at the heart of Japanese culture. If you take example from Gassan school this is still the longest running school and has an unbroken 800 year history. Tsunahiro school is still in operation in Japan also so there is no copying there is still a strong legacy in Shinsakuto and if possible we should support them. If you practice Iaido or Kendo and have achieved a high level then having a Shinsakuto is also very important and a life achievement. 

 

In short, they are still grand examples of Nihonto history. 

 

Which school or smith is making your sword?

Hi Rayhah,

 

To be more specific, its mimic Yamatorige Sanchomo one. I will post full details once it’s in my hand.

[Brian]

Yes, but I think we are both wondering who is the modern smith making it?

[Nobody]

Yoshida Masaya (吉田正也) ?

 

[Bosco]

1 hour ago, Brian said:

Yes, but I think we are both wondering who is the modern smith making it?

My bad , it’s Yoshida Masaya.

[Bosco]

44 minutes ago, Nobody said:

Yoshida Masaya (吉田正也) ?

 

Right on the spot. How did you figure it out ?

[Bosco]

I gotta say his sword is beautiful. Can’t wait to see it in person. 

[sabiji]

On 22.4.2025 at 11:45, Bosco said:

This will be a Kamakura Tachi, Mino-den. 

Well, Kamakura-Tachi and Mino-Den don't go together. Mino-Den only developed in the course of the Nanbokucho, and defined itself in the middle Muromachi.

 

But since you mention a Yamatorige Utsushi, we would be at the origin in Bizen-Den, Fukuoka Ichimonji.

 

But I think it's basically good! I have seen some excellent gendai, but also some quite mediocre blades, which were probably made specifically for use in martial arts.

That's why it's important to know who you're ordering from, communicate clearly what you want and ideally have seen some work from your chosen smith.

[Bosco]

1 minute ago, sabiji said:

Well, Kamakura-Tachi and Mino-Den don't go together. Mino-Den only developed in the course of the Nanbokucho, and defined itself in the middle Muromachi.

 

But since you mention a Yamatorige Utsushi, we would be at the origin in Bizen-Den, Fukuoka Ichimonji.

 

But I think it's basically good! I have seen some excellent gendai, but also some quite mediocre blades, which were probably made specifically for use in martial arts.

That's why it's important to know who you're ordering from, communicate clearly what you want and ideally have seen some work from your chosen smith.

Hi,

 

Well his school is Mino-den style I believe. Kamakura Tachi is what I requested. Which happened to be one of his works. So I like it I grabbed it 😆

[sabiji]

I see. Then everything is fine.