Omidaijo Tadahiro was the son of the first generation Tadayoshi. Following his father’s passing in 1632, he became the second generation master at the young age of 19 supported by Tadayoshi’s many other students, and there is an extant work by Tadahiro carrying this date. In July 1641, he received the Omidaijo title, and he continued working until the age of 81 producing a number of works which now define swords from Hizen.
This piece displays a fine Itame grain with much Jinie and fine Chikei. The Hamon incorporates Choji Midare with Gunome, Tobiyaki, deep Nioi, much Nie, Sunagashi, Kinsuji, and a well defined Nioiguchi to create a flamboyant masterpiece by Omidaijo.