Ordering number:23854
Wakizashi in Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)
Signature: Harima no Kami Kanetaka
播磨守金高
(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo saku, Jyojyo saku Jyo saku and regular saku)
This sword belongs to Jyo Jyo saku ranking.
Polished
Habaki: Single silver
Blade Length: 35.8 cm (14.09 in)
Curvature: 0.4 cm (0.16 in)
Mekugi Holes: 3
Width at Base: 2.87 cm (1.13 in)
Thickness of Rim: 0.55 cm (0.22 in)
Sword Weight: 285 grams
Shape: The blade has a wide body with a slight extension in length, somewhat forward curvature, and a Mitsumune (triple ridge) shape.
Jigane: The steel has a fine ko-itame grain with a soft texture, making for excellent quality.
Hamon: The temper line is a mix of nioi and nie with a midare (irregular) pattern that includes pointed gunome. The boshi (tip temper pattern) is a small round with a long return.
Features: Harima no Kami Kanetaka was a swordsmith active from the Muromachi to the early Edo period, known for producing a significant number of tantos. This piece, reminiscent of a Keicho-era Shinto tanto, is characterized by its extended length, wide body, and three ridges.
Koshirae:
Tsuba: Carved iron in a quince shape with high relief of plants, highlighted with gold.
Saya: Black lacquered with scattered abalone shells and stripes.
Fuchikashira: Shakudo with a high relief of horses, colored with gold, which is signed by Naotsugu 直次.
Menuki: Dragons in high relief with gold coloring.
Kojiri: Silver ground with a fish roe pattern.
Seppa: Made of plain copper with gold wrapping.
Kozuka: Shakudo with a high relief of bows and arrows, colored with gold.
Kogatana: Signed by Ueno no Kami Fujiwara Kunishige
Aoi Art’s Comment: The koshirae is beautifully made and of high quality. The extended tanto itself has a wide body and is well-crafted, making it highly recommended by our staff.
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