Wakizashi in Shirasaya.

NBTHK KICHO.

Horimono.

Signed: 無銘（大道） Mumei ( Daido ).

This term refers to a group of distinguished swordsmiths—and their lineage—who were active primarily in Mino Province (present-day Gifu Prefecture) from the Muromachi through the Edo periods. The group's leading figure, the first-generation Mutsu-no-Kami Daido, is renowned for having been granted the character "Dai" (大) by Emperor Ogimachi in 1569; he is also celebrated as the father of the "Four Mishina Brothers" (including Iga-no-Kami Kanemichi).

Bestowal of a Name by Emperor Ōgimachi: The first-generation smith originally went by the name "Kanemichi" while working in Seki, Mino Province. In 1569, after presenting a sword to Emperor Ōgimachi, he was granted the character "Dai" (meaning "Great") in recognition of the blade's exceptional craftsmanship. Consequently, he first adopted the name "Dai-Kanemichi," and later—upon receiving the honorary title of *Mutsu no Kami* (Governor of Mutsu)—changed his name to "Daidō." Association with Horikawa Kunihiro: He is also known for his collaboration with the master smith Horikawa Kunihiro—regarded as the progenitor of the *Shintō* (New Sword) tradition. Around 1590, while traveling to the Kantō region, Kunihiro stopped in Gifu and produced a joint work with Daidō (bearing the inscription: "Daidō, Resident of Gifu in Nōshū; Kunihiro, Shinano no Kami"). Relocation to Kyoto and the Rise of the Mishina School: Around 1593, Daidō moved to Kyoto with his four sons and settled in the Yamashiro region. These sons—who would become known as Iga no Kami Kanemichi, Izumi no Kami Rai Kanemichi, Tanba no Kami Yoshimichi, and Etchū no Kami Masatoshi—laid the foundation for the Mishina school of Kyoto, which flourished throughout the Edo period.

Disciples and descendants who spread to Mino, Kyoto, and across the country carried on the name "Daidō" over several generations. Mutsu-no-Kami Daidō: The first generation; he is highly acclaimed for his exceptional skill and for strongly preserving the characteristics of the Mino tradition. Shinano-no-Kami Daidō: A swordsmith from Mino who was active during the early Edo period (around the Kan'ei era); the name was used by several successive generations.

Nagasa 43.9 cm. Sori 0.7 cm.

Motohaba 2.7 cm. Motogasane 0.6 cm.

Sakihaba  2.0 cm. Sakigasane  0.4 cm.

In decent polish. Sold as is, no returns.

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