AS22061 Tanto:Harima Kami Tetsuhiro 2nd generation

Ordering number: AS22061
Tanto in Shirasaya with Koshirae(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)(consignment sale)

Signature :　Harima Kami Tetsuhiro 2nd generation
播磨守輝広　二代
Sayagaki by Dr. Tanobe:
Geishu Harima Kami Teruhiro Hacho 9 Sun 6 Bu Amari Tanzan Shi Goji Yumei Nawo 2 Dai Saku Nari Seiryo Naru Koitamehada ni Sugu Cho Odayakani Notareru Hamon Wo Yaki Atsuku Nie Tsuki Sunagashi Kinsuji Ashirai Nado Deki Yoroshiku Jiba Tomoni Akaruku Saeru Ten Ga Shoyo Saru
(Tranlation: made by Geishu Harima Kami Teruhiro. Blade Length: 29.2cm. written by Dr. Tanzan. It has 5-letter Mei and was made by the 2nd Teruhiro. Koitamehada is elaborate.
(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo saku, Jyo-jyo saku, Jyo saku, and regular saku)
This sword belongs to ranking.
The blade was polished.
Habaki:　Copper foiled and gold foiled double habaki.
Blade length:　29.2 cm or 11.49inches.
Mekugi: 　2
Width at the hamachi:2.63 cm or 1.03inches.
Kasane: 0.65cm or 0.25inches.
The weight of the sword: 215 grams.
Era: The Kanei era, the Edo period
Shape: The blade is broad and slightly thick with no Sori. There are bohi on the both sides.
Jigane: Itamehada is grained well with Chikei
Hamon: Two Hamon are really similar. Koashi works, Kinsuji and Sunagashi mix themselves so that it gets bright and smoky in the Hachu.

Special Feature: Harima Kami Teruhiro was originally from Owari province. His family name is Kanie and he was called Jinpachi. His first Mei was Kanehisa. He learnt sword-making at Higo Kami Teruhiro the 1st, and his master had a high opinion of him and his skills so that he approved him to marry his daughter. He served Fukushima family and after they were attained, he served Asano family. His skills became mature really early. His Wakizashi made in Keicho 15 is quite well-made and similar to his last sword. Especially his Jigane is marvelous, and it reflects the relationship between him and Umetada Akitoshi, like his master’s works. We didn’t submit this work to shinsa, so if you are lucky enough, it could be something more.

Koshirae: Tanto koshirae
Tsuba: Copper Hamidashi Tsuba which is covered by copper, painted by gold, and engraved with rope patterns.
Fuchikashira: On Shakudo-Nanako plate, autumn plants are engraved with gold color.
Saya: Reddish-brown Saya, beautifully carved.
Menuki: On Shakudo plate, broom is engraved with gold color.
Kozuka: On Shakudo-Nanako plate, autumn plants are engraved with gold color.
Kurigata: Black Kurigata. The hole is filled with gold.

From Aoi Art: Generally Teruhiro makes Gunomemidare with deep Nioikuchi, however, some works have Suguha and small Kinsuji with deep Nioikuchi like this work. There are 15 Juyo Token from his Wakizashi and Tanto.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token
Book: Higo Kami Teruhiro to sono Ichimon(With reference materials)
Aoi Art estimation paper: whole Oshigata.