AS25201 Wakizashi: Tajima Kami Hōjōji Tachibana Sadakuni (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Wakizashi in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature:
Tajima Kami Hōjōji Tachibana Sadakuni 但馬守法成寺橘貞国
Kanbun 5 Nen 2 Gatsu Hi 寛文五年二月日 (February, 1665)

Shinto: Jyo Saku: Musashi
We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This work is ranked as Jyojyo Saku among works by Tajima no Kami Hōjōji Tachibana Sadakuni.

Habaki: Copper double Habaki
Blade Length: 52.7 cm (20.75 in)
Curvature: 1.0 cm (0.39 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.09 cm (1.22 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 1.97 cm (0.78 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.70 cm (0.28 in)
Sword Weight: 555g
Era: Edo period, February 1665.
Shape: slightly wide and thick blade with small curveture.
Jigane: fine Ko-itame hada
Hamon: Niedeki thick Suguha with Kinsuji. Boshi is rounded.

Features:　Shinto: Jyosaku: Musashi
Tajima no Kami Hōjōji Tachibana Sadakuni was a skilled smith from the Hōjōji school and a prominent figure following Omi-no-kami Masahiro. His works often resemble those of Kotetsu. This particular piece is notable for having an inscription on the ura side, which is rare.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
Aoi Art’s Estimation Paper with Whole Oshigata