Ordering number:AS24775

Tanto in Shirasaya with an Additional Shirasaya

Signature: Rai Kunimitsu (Not Guaranteed)
来国光(無保証)

Sayagaki: Rai Kunimitsu
Blade length is 7 Sun 4 Bu
Daikinsu 200 Mai
Hon'a(Kao)

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.
This piece is ranked as Jyo Saku among Rai Kunimitsu (Not Guaranteed) works.
Habaki: Gold foil single-layer habaki
Blade Length: 22.4 cm (8.82 in)
Curvature: Uchi-zori (slightly inward curvature)
Mekugi Hole: 2 holes
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.30 cm (0.91 in)
Thickness of Rim (Kasane): 0.68 cm (0.27 in)
Sword Weight: 150 g
Shape:The blade has an uchi-zori curvature with a thick kasane.
A bohi is carved, with two grooves on the omote side.
Jigane:A well-forged ko-itame hada with a refined texture.
Hamon:A ko-nie-based suguha, forming a beautiful hamon.

Features:This tanto is finely crafted, but there are doubts regarding the authenticity of the signature.
The gold foil habaki is also well-made, but no guarantee is provided.

Aoi Art Estimation Paper
Whole Oshigata
*Please note: The price does not include shipping fees.

Auction Starting Price:350,000JPY

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