Ordering Number: AS25639
Wakizashi: Shirasaya with Koshirae
Signature: Yoshimitsu (Not Guaranteed)
吉光(無保証)
We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This sword is ranked as Jyo Saku for Yoshimitsu.
Habaki: Double-layered silver
Blade Length: 39.5 cm (15.55 in)
Curvature: 1.1 cm (0.43 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.50 cm (0.98 in)
Width at Tip: 1.75 cm (0.69 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.50 cm (0.20 in)
Sword Weight: 260 g
Era: Muromachi period
Shape: Standard width and thickness.
Features a deep Bo-hi and curvature, with extended Kissaki.
Jigane: Refined ko-itame hada with ji-nie.
Hamon: Nie-deki, suguha hamon.
Features: The signature "Yoshimitsu" is believed to be gimei (false signature).
The blade is considered to date from the Muromachi period.
The koshirae is finely crafted.
Koshirae:
Tsuba: Shakudo nanako-ji with high relief carving of shishi and peony, decorated with gold.
Fuchi: Shakudo nanako-ji with tiger and bamboo motif, decorated with gold.
Kashira: Shakudo nanako-ji with high relief carving of dragon, decorated with gold.
Saya: Black roiro lacquer saya.
Menuki: Shakudo with high relief carving of peony, decorated with gold.
Kozuka: Shakudo nanako-ji with high relief carving of tiger and bamboo, decorated with gold.
Includes kogatana with the signature “Kanekuni.”
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