AS25015 Wakizashi: Mumei (Kanenobu) (Gold inlay) Kami-wakige-shita-dō, Ni-no-dō, Omoi futatsu-dō kiriotoshi(NBTHK Hozon Token) (Menuki: NBTHK Hozon Tosogu)

Wakizashi: Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Hozon Token) (Menuki: NBTHK Hozon Tosogu)

Signature: Mumei (Kanenobu)
(Gold inlay) Kami-wakige-shita-dō, Ni-no-dō, Omoi futatsu-dō kiriotoshi
Manji 3rd year, 8th month, 29th day
Yamano Kanjurō
Yoshinari shoji kore
Yamano Kayaemon chiji kore
無銘(兼延)
(金象嵌)上脇毛下胴二ノ胴重二ツ胴切落　
万治三年八月廿九日
山野勘十郎
吉成所持是　
山野加右衛門知是　

Sayagaki: Author: Unknown
Chikushū-jū Sa
Yoshinari shoji kore, Yamano Kayaemon chiji kore
Manji 3rd year, 8th month, day – by the same Kanjurō
Wakige-shita-dō, futatsu-dō, omoi futatsu-dō

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This work is ranked as a Jyojyo-saku among Mumei (Kanenobu) blades.
Habaki: Double-layered, gold-covered
Blade Length: 49.4 cm (19.45 in)
Curvature: 1.0 cm (0.39 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.69 cm (1.45 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 3.41 cm (1.34 in)
Thickness of Rim (Kasane): 0.66 cm (0.26 in)
Sword Weight: 580 grams
Era: Early Muromachi period
Shape: A wide and thick blade with a large, extended kissaki. Carved with two grooves (futatsu-hi).
Jigane: Well-forged ko-itame hada with a refined appearance.
Hamon: Nioi-deki with a wavy temper line. The boshi is long and returns in a small circle.

Features: This is a rare piece originally a blade by Kanenobu (early Muromachi period), later adorned with gold inlay inscriptions.
Kanenobu is believed to be a disciple of Naoue Shizu Kanetsugu and the younger brother of Kanetoshi.
The first generation Kanetoshi lived during the Kōsei era, initially residing in Mino, then relocating to Owari Shiga, where he was known as Shigaseki.
The initial appraisal identified the blade as “Chikushū-jū Sa,” but was later revised to Kanenobu.
It is a powerful and excellent work.

Koshirae:
Tsuba: Circular shakudō base engraved with floral motifs.
Saya: Black lacquered scabbard.
Fuchikashira: Shakudō nanako-ji base with chrysanthemum flowers in high relief and gold detailing.
Menuki: Shakudō base with chrysanthemum flowers in high relief and gold detailing.
(NBTHK Hozon Tosogu: Mumei [Mino])
Kozuka & Kogatana: Shakudō base with a gold-inlaid grapevine design.

NBTHK Hozon Token Certificate
Menuki: NBTHK Hozon Tosogu Certificate
Aoi Art Estimation Paper with Whole Oshigata