AS26454 Tanto: Tsugaru Junin Kunitoshi(Mukansa)

Ordering Number: AS26454

Tanto in Shirasaya

Signature: Tsugaru Junin Kunitoshi Tsukuru Kore(Mukansa Swordsmith)
津軽住人國俊造之（無鑑査刀匠）
Showa 48 Nen Shoshun
昭和四十八年初春

((We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).
This blade is ranked as Jyo Saku among the works of Tsugaru Jūnin Kunitoshi.
Habaki: Single plain copper habaki with gold iroe.
Blade Length: 24.3 cm (9.57 in).
Curvature: 0.0 cm (0.00 in).
Mekugi Hole: 1.
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.79 cm (1.10 in).
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.86 cm (0.34 in).
Sword Weight: 235 g.
Era: 1973.
Shape: A kanmuri-otoshi style blade with substantial mihaba and kasane. It remains in excellent condition with its original cutting edge intact.
Jigane: Ko-mokume mixed with ko-itame, producing a refined jigane with a soft and elegant appearance.
Hamon: Nie-deki suguha with fine ko-ashi. The boshi turns back in a rounded form.

Aoi Art’s Comment: Tsugaru Jūnin Kunitoshi, also known as Nitō Kunitoshi, was a swordsmith from Aomori Prefecture. He received numerous awards and attained the prestigious status of Mukansa Swordsmith. He also forged presentation swords dedicated to Ise Grand Shrine and Meiji Shrine, and is regarded as one of the finest swordsmiths ever produced by Aomori Prefecture. This blade retains its original cutting edge, has an excellent overall shape, and comes highly recommended.

Aoi Art estimation paper: whole Oshigata

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