Ordering Number: AS26035

Wakizashi in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature: Echizen ju Kaneshige
越前住兼重

(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).
This work is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for Echizen ju Kaneshige.
Habaki: Double silver habaki
Blade Length: 54.3 cm (21.38 in)
Curvature: 1.4 cm (0.55 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.29 cm (1.30 in)
Width at Tip: 2.31 cm (0.91 in)
Thickness (Kasane): 0.74 cm (0.29 in)
Sword Weight: 595 g
Era: Around the Kanbun era of the Edo period (1661-1673).
Shape: A solid work with thick mihaba and thick kasane, featuring a relatively long boshi.
Jigane: Ko-itame hada, well-forged, forming a refined steel surface.
Hamon: Nie-deki, gunome-midare. Fine gunome appear from the hamon edge, becoming larger further along, with a rounded boshi.

Features: Echizen ju Kaneshige is not particularly well-known among Echizen smiths, however the workmanship is excellent. He was likely a diligent swordsmith who worked hard under his master. As this is a high-quality piece, it is highly recommended.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token
AoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata
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Auction Starting Price:380,000JPY

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