AS24728 Wakizashi:(Kikumon) Ise no Kami Fujiwara Kanemichi (Third Generation) Nihon Kajishuso (Master Swordsmith of Japan)(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Ordering Number: AS24728

Wakizashi: Katana in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature: (Kikumon) Ise no Kami Fujiwara Kanemichi (Third Generation)
Nihon Kajishuso (Master Swordsmith of Japan)
(菊紋)伊勢守藤原金道(三代)
日本鍛治宗匠

Shinto: Around Hoei Era (1704–1711) : Jyojyo Saku : Wazamono : Yamashiro
We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This work is ranked as Jyojyo Saku among the works of (Kikumon) Ise no Kami Fujiwara Kanemichi.
Habaki: Wooden Habaki
Blade Length: 50.6 cm (19.92 in)
Curvature: 1.4 cm (0.55 in)
Mekugi Hole: 2
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.95 cm (1.16 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.662 cm (0.26 in)
Sword Weight: 485 g
Shape:This piece has a wide body, thick kasane, deep curvature, and an extended kissaki, presenting a well-balanced shape.
Jigane:The small itame-hada is well-forged and results in an excellent quality steel.
Hamon:The hamon shows gunome-midare starting from the hamachi and returns round at the kissaki.

Features:　The 3rd generation Iga no Kami Fujiwara Kanemichi succeeded the name “Mishina Kanbei” from the 2nd generation, and received the title of Iga no Kami in 1684 (Jokyo 1).
In 1722 (Kyoho 7), by order of the Tokugawa Shogunate, he was summoned to Hamagoten for official duty. Unfortunately, due to illness, he could not attend, and instead, the 4th generation Rai Kanemichi and the 3rd generation Hisamichi were summoned.
Comparing their works, Rai Kanemichi’s was deemed superior. It is said that Izumi no Kami Rai Kanemichi forged swords in Edo.
Iga no Kami Kanemichi stood at the forefront of the Kyoto Gokaji (Five Kyoto Swordsmiths), beginning with the 1st generation around the Bunroku era, continuing to the 11th generation.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token(Certificate to be issued soon)
Aoi Art Estimation Paper: Whole Oshigata　

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