Aizu Shintōgo

The Aizu Shintōgo exhibits precise metalwork with a balanced blade structure and traditional Japanese forging techniques that demonstrate superior craftsmanship throughout its design.

Created during the Kamakura period in the late 13th century, this tantō represents the early developments of the Soshu tradition under the master swordsmith Shintōgo Kunimitsu.

The tantō reflects the Japanese metalworking tradition where master smiths developed specific techniques for creating weapons that combined military function with artistic excellence.

The Fukuyama Museum of Art maintains strict temperature and humidity controls to preserve the blade's condition while allowing visitors to examine its details through protective glass.

The blade's signature characteristics include a specific hamon pattern with chu-suguha in ko-nie and a distinct long kaeri, marking it as an exemplar of period craftsmanship.

Location: Fukuyama

Creator: Shintōgo Kunimitsu

Address: 広島県福山市西町2-4-3

GPS coordinates: 34.49098,133.35900

Latest update: May 16, 2025 12:44