AS25686 Wakizashi:Mumei (Unsigned) (Den Echizen Rai) (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Ordering Number: AS25686

Wakizashi in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature: Mumei (Unsigned) (Den Echizen Rai)
無銘(伝 越前来)

(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).
This blade is ranked as Jo-saku among works attributed to Mumei (Den Echizen Rai).
Habaki: Shakudo habaki.
Blade Length: 57.5 cm (22.64 in).
Curvature: 1.6 cm (0.63 in).
Mekugi Hole: 1.
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.81 cm (1.11 in).
Width at Yokote: 2.29 cm (0.90 in).
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.55 cm (0.22 in).
Sword Weight: 445 g.
Shape: O-suriage mumei wakizashi with a relatively wide mihaba, substantial kasane, and bohi carved on both sides.
Jigane: Well-forged ko-itame hada producing a fine-quality steel surface. The blade has deep curvature and a well-proportioned shape with an elongated kissaki.
Hamon: Nioi-deki suguha. The boshi becomes notare and returns in a ko-maru form.

Features: At the beginning of the Nanbokucho period, Chiyozuru Kuniyasu and Echizen Yasuyuki appeared in Echizen Fuchu, present-day Takefu City. The term Echizen Rai refers to the group of swordsmiths of the Rai tradition who relocated to Echizen and forged swords there. As they were disciples of Rai Kuniyasu of Kyoto, they became known collectively as the Echizen Rai school. They flourished during the latter half of the Nanbokucho period. This example is a wakizashi of nearly katana length, featuring deep curvature and exceptionally graceful proportions.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token.
AoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata.

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