The Ōkanehira, on display

Videos

Three videos of the Ōkanehira: a commentary on the 2022 National Treasures exhibition and two recordings by enthusiasts.

Play: The 国宝展 (Kokuhōten) exhibition explained, no. 26: the tachi signed 備前国包平作 (Bizen no kuni Kanehira saku), the 大包平 (Ōkanehira)

The 国宝展 (Kokuhōten) exhibition explained, no. 26: the tachi signed 備前国包平作 (Bizen no kuni Kanehira saku), the 大包平 (Ōkanehira) · 美術史チャンネル (Bijutsushi Channel)

4:52 · 25 November 2022

A commentary on the Ōkanehira during the Tokyo National Museum’s National Treasures exhibition in 2022: the hardening, the jigane and a sturdy yet light shape.

Play: The supreme work of the Japanese sword: the National Treasure 大包平 (Ōkanehira), tachi signed 備前国包平作 (Bizen no kuni Kanehira saku)

The supreme work of the Japanese sword: the National Treasure 大包平 (Ōkanehira), tachi signed 備前国包平作 (Bizen no kuni Kanehira saku) · MichiiTV

1:56 · 11 February 2015

The Ōkanehira in its display case at the Tokyo National Museum.

Play: Tachi signed 備前国包平作 (Bizen no kuni Kanehira saku), the 大包平 (Ōkanehira): National Treasure

Tachi signed 備前国包平作 (Bizen no kuni Kanehira saku), the 大包平 (Ōkanehira): National Treasure · 2012 Samurai

0:36 · 30 August 2015

The Ōkanehira; its description recalls the three Hira and that it was the sword of Ikeda Terumasa.