AS22646 Wakizashi:Tamba Kami Yoshimichi(judged as Osaka)(3rd generation)(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token paper)

Ordering number: AS22646
Wakizashi in Shirasaya(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token paper)

Signature: Tamba Kami Yoshimichi(judged as Osaka)(3rd generation)
丹波守吉道(大阪)(3代)

Shinto: Chujyo saku: Ryo wazamono: Settsu
(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: Gold foiled single Habaki
The blade is polished.
Blade length:55.6cm or 21.88inches.
Sori:11.1cm or 4.37inches.
Mekugi:1
Width at the hamachi:3.15cm or 1.24inches.
Width at the Kissaki:2.16cm or 0.85inches.
Kasane:0.7 cm or 0.27inches.
The weight of the sword:620grams
Era: Around the Genroku era, the Edo period
Shape: The blade is broad and thick with adequate Sori and normally long Kissaki. Well-shaped.
Jigane: Koitamehada is grained well with Jinie. Beautiful Jigane.
Hamon: Niedeki, Sudareba, and big Gunomemidare. One of the best characteristics of 3rd Osaka Tamba is that Hamon part has rounded part in Kissaki.

Special feature: Tamba Kami Yoshimichi(3rd) is a son of 2nd Yoshimichi. Their Mei is quite similar. You can see that rounded Hamon of Boshi partially touches the tip of Hamon.

From Aoi Art: As you know, in the Genroku era, the demand for swords declined drastically, and swordsmiths had to try their best to regain their jobs. That is why this blade is very thick and heavy. Powerful Sudareba and big Gunomemidare are unbelievably beautiful. We truly recommend this work to you.
This sword belongs to Jyo Jyo saku ranking.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token paper
Aoi Art estimation paper: whole Oshigata by Ayaka Tsuruta