AS22681 Wakizashi:Kozuke Kami Fujiwara Kanesada (NBTHK Hozon Token)

Wakizashi: Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Hozon Token)

Signature: Kozuke Kami Fujiwara Kanesada
上野守藤原兼定

Shinto: Jyo Saku, Wazamono, Chu-Jo Saku Echizen
We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This work is ranked as Jyo Saku among the works of Kozuke Kami Fujiwara Kanesada.
Habaki: Double-layered silver
Blade Length: 55.1 cm (21.69 in)
Curvature: 1.7 cm (0.67 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.85 cm (1.12 in)
Width at Tip: 1.94 cm (0.76 in)
Thickness of Rim (Kasane): 0.66 cm (0.26 in)
Sword Weight: 500 g
Era: Around Kanbun era, Edo period
Shape: A well-balanced piece with standard width and thickness, a deep curvature, and an extended kissaki.
Jigane: Ko-itame hada, well-forged and tight grain.
Hamon: Nie-based gunome-midare with height variation. The hamon is clearly visible. It is polished in sashikomi style, making the hamon very distinct.

Features: Kozuke Kami Fujiwara Kanesada resided in Echizen Fukui and is known for his excellent cutting ability as a Wazamono rated smith.
The hamon is clear and easy to observe.
This is a highly recommended piece.

Koshirae:
Tsuba: Square-shaped iron tsuba
Fuchi: Shakudo nanako-ji
Kashira: Shakudo with wave design carving
Saya (Scabbard): Mixed vermilion and black lacquered saya
Menuki: Mouse and rice bale design with gold inlay

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