AS25263 Tanto: Kaneyoshi(NBTHK Hozon Token)

Tanto in Shirasaya, with Koshirae (NBTHK Hozon Token)
Signature: Kaneyoshi 兼善

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This work is ranked as Jyo Saku for Kaneyoshi.

Habaki: Single-layered plain copper
Blade Length: 9 sun 7 bu (29.4 cm, 11.6in)
Curvature: 2 bu (0.6 cm, 0.2in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.59 cm (1.02 in)
Thickness of Rim (Kasane): 0.48 cm (0.19 in)
Sword Weight: 215 g

Era: Late Muromachi period, 16th century
Shape: A tanto with strong sori toward the tip with little Suriage.
Jigane: fine and beautiful Koitame hada
Hamon: Nie deki Gunome midare with Ashi, Yo and Sunagashi and Hitatsura（hamon on Mune side).

Features:
This tantō is unusual for its pronounced sakizori (curvature toward the tip), features a beautifully forged jigane , and the hitatsura (full temper pattern) displays intricate activity with fine kinsuji, making it a noteworthy piece.

Koshirae: Aikuchi-style mounting
Fuchikashira: Made of horn
Menuki: Design of a horse

NBTHK Hozon Token Certificate
Aoi Art estimation paper: Whole Oshigata

Please note: This price does not include international shipping fees.