AS22642 Tanto:Akimoto Masatada Tsukuru(judged as Dewa around Genji era)(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Ordering number: AS22642
Tanto in Shirasaya with Koshirae(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature: Akimoto Masatada Tsukuru(judged as Dewa around Genji era)

(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: Silver single Habaki
The blade is polished.
Blade length:26.6cm or 10.47inches.
Sori:0.1cm or 0.03inches.
Mekugi:1
Width at the hamachi:2.84 cm or 1.11inches.
Kasane:0.65cm or 0.25inches.
The weight of the sword:245grams
Era: Around the Genji era, the Edo period
Shape: The blade is broad and thick with small Sori and Ububa.
Jigane: Koitamehada is grained well with Jinie. Beautiful surface.
Hamon: Niedeki Gunomemidare. There are uneven changes of height. Nioikuchi is deep and the tip turns back sharply.

Special feature: Masatada was a clansman of Tatebayashi Domain, called as Akimoto Komekichi, also known as Chozaemon. Not only because he was from Dewa, but also because he was a clansman, he was supposed to make his swords freely. His works are well-made and dignified. We truly recommend this to you.

Koshirae:
Tsuba: Mokko-shaped iron Tsuba. Flowers are engraved with gold color.
Fuchikashira: Shakudo plate. Flowers are engraved with gold color.
Menuki: Bird and flowers are engraved with gold color.
Saya: Black Ishimeji Saya
Kozuka: iron plate. Autumn leaves and Kumade are engraved with colors.

From Aoi Art: Around the Genji era, there were many small wars between groups supporting the emperor and groups supporting the Shogunate, especially in Dewa. Akimoto Masatada had to be on the battlefield. This work is thick and has great Jigane and Hamon. We truly recommend this one to you.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token paper
Aoi Art estimation paper: whole Oshigata　by　Ayaka Tsuruta
(NOT including shipping fee to overseas)