Wakizashi by Daidō (Mino Seki School)

Daidō is said to be the grandson of Noshu Muroya Seki Ōtomo, a distinguished swordsmith whose large and powerful works remain popular among collectors.
This wakizashi, attributed to Daidō and dating to the Keichō era (1596–1615), is a fine example of robust Mino workmanship. The blade shows the strength and vitality typical of the Seki tradition — a sound, well-forged piece that reflects both skill and confidence in execution.

While there are minor natural imperfections, Master Tanobe has praised Daidō’s work as highly representative of the renowned Mino Seki school, acknowledging it as a product of considerable merit.

Mountings (Koshirae)

• Tsuba: Iron, featuring a bold dragon motif

• Fuchi / Kashira: Shakudō ground with high-relief dragon designs

• Menuki: Shakudō with plant motif

• Kozuka: Dragon motif

• Kogai: High-relief lion design with gold highlights

All fittings are finely made, harmonizing beautifully to create an elegant and cohesive mount that complements the strength and presence of the blade.

Special Note

This wakizashi was originally sold with the accompanying papers shown on this page. Unfortunately, the current owner has misplaced the documentation.
However, we can personally certify this sword as 100% authentic, as the original papers were verified and in our possession at the time of sale.

The sayagaki is written by Mr. Tanobe:
Mutsu Kami Daido, a three-character signature.
It excellently displays the lineage’s characteristics.
The blade length is 1Shaku 9 Sun

This sword was accompanied with NBTHK HOZON TOKEN and also came with a much older NBTHK paper.