AS25236 Tanto: Mino Kami Masatsune

Tanto in Koshirae

Signature: Mino Kami Masatsune
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We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This blade is ranked as Jyo Saku among works by Mino no Kami Masatsune.

Habaki: Single-layered, plain copper
Blade Length: 20.3 cm (7.99 in)
Curvature: 0.0 cm (0.0 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.07 cm (0.81 in)
Thickness (Kasane): 0.97 cm (0.38 in)
Sword Weight: 170 g
Era: late Edo period

Shape: Yoroidoshi-like thick Tanto
Jigane: Ko-itame hada looks a plain appearance.
Hamon: Konie-base rounded Gunome midare with rounded Boshi.

Features: The signature looks good, but the blade itself seems to be a words made in the late Edo period.
The kawaragane part of the koshirae is made of horn, and there are traces of insect damage. We will have it repaired before delivery.

Koshirae:
Tsuba: horn
Fuchi: brass plate with a design of pine cones.
Menuki: copper plate with a design of elephants.
Kozuka: Shakudo base with cared autumn grass and insects.

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