和泉守兼定（之定）

Izumi-no-kami Kanesada (Nosada)

Description

Master from Seki in Mino province. The second generation, called 'Nosada,' is particularly renowned for signing the '定' character with '之' above it. The 11th-generation Aizu Kanesada is also famous as Hijikata Toshizō's sword. Highly prized as battle swords for their exceptional cutting ability.

Famous Works

• 刀（重要文化財）