(Chrysanthenum Crest) Omi no Kami Hisamichi
Collaboration work - 1st and 2nd Generation
Rai Hisatsugu
刀（菊紋）近江守源久道 （合作）
久道嫡子源来久次
Item TK010

  • Period: Shinto Period (1600s)

  • Mei (Signature): （菊紋）近江守源久道 (Chrysanthenum Crest) Omi no Kami Hisamichi
    (技菊紋) 久道嫡子源来久次     (Waza Chrysanthenum Crest) Hisamichi’s legitimate son, Minamoto Rai Hisatsugu

  • Designation: Tokubetsu Hozon Katana & Hozon Tsuba

  • Nakago - Ubu

  • Nagasa - 71.5cm

  • Sori: - 2.2cm

  • Motohaba - 3.3cm

  • Sakihaba - 2.1cm

  • Kissaki - 3.4cm

  • Motokasane - 0.71cm

  • Nakago - 23cm

Price: ¥ 1,750,000

Founder of the Omi no Kami Hisamichi Lineage - Mishina School

Ōmi no Kami Hisamichi was a prominent swordsmith of the early Edo period and founder of the Ōmi no Kami Hisamichi lineage within the respected Mishina school. A direct student of the 2nd generation Iga no Kami Kanemichi, he was selected as one of the prestigious Kyōto Gokaji (Five Great Kyoto Smiths)—alongside Rai Kanemichi, Tanba no Kami Yoshimichi, Awataguchi Ōmi no Kami Tadatsuna, and Etchū no Kami Masatoshi.

He received the court title “Ōmi no Kami” and was granted the rare honor of signing his works with the imperial chrysanthemum crest (kikumon), reflecting his recognition and esteem in the Kyoto court and swordsmithing circles.

Following him, the line continued with Minamoto Rai Hisatsugu (源来久次), the legitimate heir to the Hisamichi lineage. Originally the second son of Rai Kanemichi, he was adopted by Ōmi no Kami Hisamichi and succeeded the family tradition, inheriting both the techniques and reputation of the Mishina school.

This particular sword is a collaborative work by Ōmi no Kami Hisamichi and his heir, Minamoto Rai Hisatsugu, showcasing the combined mastery and continuity of the Mishina tradition at its peak.  The Hisatsugu signature is signed - “Hisamichi's heir, Minamoto Rai Hisatsugu”.

The blade is forged in shinogi-zukuri with an iorimune, featuring a strong and balanced form with a wide mihaba and a well-proportioned chū-kissaki, consistent with early Edo Kyoto workmanship.

The jigane is a meticulously forged tight ko-itame hada, showing the refined steel texture characteristic of the Mishina school and the Kyōto Gokaji lineage.

The hamon is a ko-gunome midare in nie-deki, displaying fine activity with ashi and yo elegantly appearing throughout the pattern. The workmanship reflects both technical control and aesthetic harmony, showcasing the combined skill of master and successor.

This blade exemplifies the dignified and elegant style of Kyoto swordsmithing at its peak, while also representing the continuity between generations within one of the most respected families of the Mishina tradition.

Comes with Dragon themed Koshirae.  Edo period Silver Fuchi Kashira.  Gold Foil Habaki.

Koshirae