Tanto: Aritoshi Showa Hinoto-U Nen 2 Gatsu Hi (February 1987)

Ordering Number: 23873

Tanto in Shirasaya

Signature: Ariyoshi 有俊
Showa Hinoto-U Nen 2 Gatsu Hi (February 1987) 昭和丁卯年二月吉日

(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo saku, Jyojyo saku
Jyo saku and regular saku)
This blade belongs to Jyo Saku ranking.

Habaki: Silver single habaki.
Blade length: 20.6 cm (8.11 in)
Curvature: 0.0 cm (0.0 in)
Mekugi hole: 1
Width at the base: 2.12 cm (0.83 in)
Width at the tip: 2.1 cm (0.83 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.58 cm (0.23 in)
Sword weight: 115 grams.

Era: Showa 62(1987)
Shape: A slightly smaller Tanto with engraving of a sword and 2 lines of hi.
Jigane: The steel has a well-forged ko-itame hada, making it an excellent piece.
Hamon: niedeki suguha with deep nioikuchi.

Features: Ariyoshi is a modern swordsmith in Nara prefecture.
He was good at making Yamato-den. This sword is similar to the old swords of Taima school.

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

Auction Starting Price: 220,000 JPY-.

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