AS25680 Wakizashi: Bungo Kami Masatomi (NBTHK Hozon Token)

Wakizashi in Shirasaya (NBTHK Hozon Token)

Signature : Bungo Kami Masatomi 豊後守源正全

Shinto: Chu-jyo saku: Owari
(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.

habaki: copper single habaki.
Blade length: 45.6 cm (17.95 in)
Sori: 1.2 cm (0.47 in)
Mekugi: 1
Width at the hamachi: 3.31 cm (1.30 in)
Width at the kissaki: 2.67 cm (1.05 in)
Kasane: 0.57 cm (0.22 in)
The weight of the sword: 470g

Era: The early Edo period, late 17th century
Shape: broad and slightly thick blade with long and sharp Kissaki. Boshi is carved on the both sides.
Jigane: clean jigane with fine Ji-nie.
Hamon: Niedeki, Gunomemidare with rough Nie. Sunagashi and Kinsuji works in the hamon.

Special Feature: Bungo Kami Masatomi was originally from Mino and later worked in Owari. He is known for producing blades with excellent cutting ability. A distinctive feature of his work is the lines on the tang (nakago) in opposite directions downward, resembling hawk feathers.

From Aoi Art: This is a healthy and well-made work with a wide and sturdy blade.

NBTHK Hozon Token Certificate
Aoi Art estimation paper: whole Oshigata

Please note: The price does not include the international shipping fees.