AS25398 Wakizashi: Hojōji Tajima Kami Tachibana Kunimasa(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Wakizashi: Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature:
Hojōji Tajima Kami Tachibana Kunimasa
法城寺但馬守橘国正

Shinto: Wazamono: Medium Grade: Musashi
We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This work is ranked as Jyojyo Saku (superior grade) among the works of Hojōji Tajima no Kami Tachibana Kunimasa.

Habaki: Gold-covered double habaki.
Blade Length: 49.0 cm (19.29 in)
Curvature: 1.0 cm (0.39 in)
Mekugi Hole: 2
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.15 cm (1.24 in)
Width at Tip: 2.18 cm (0.86 in)
Thickness of Rim (Kasane): 0.75 cm (0.30 in)
Sword Weight: 585 g
Era: Edo period, around Genroku era (circa late 17th century)

Shape: wide, thick blade with curveture and sharp kissaki
Jigane: fine Koitaem hada with Jinie
Hamon: Nie-base Suguha with thick nioikuchi and koashi.

Features: Shinto: Jyo Saku: Musashi
Tajima no Kami Hojōji Tachibana Sadakuni belonged to the Hojōji school, which includes smiths such as Masahiro, Masateru, and Kunimasa.
His workmanship is similar to that of Sadakuni and is classified as Wazamono (noted for sharpness).
This piece features a wide and sturdy blade with its soundness.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
Aoi Art Estimation Paper
Whole Oshigata