AS23295 Tanto:Mumei (Shinshinto Jyumyo)(NBTHK Hozon Token)

Tanto: in Koshirae (NBTHK Hozon Token)

Signature: Mumei (Shinshinto Jyumyo)
無銘(新々刀寿命)

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 Mumei (Shinshinto Jyumyo) works.
Habaki: Single-layered made of plain copper.
Blade Length: 22.9 cm (9.02 in)
Curvature: 0 cm
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.37 cm (0.93 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.89 cm (0.35 in)
Sword Weight: 210 grams
Era: Late Edo period
Shape: A solid and thick tanto called Yoroi-doshi, used to pierce armor.
Jigane: Ko-itame-hada is well-forged and shows a tight and well-slept grain.
Hamon: Nie-deki with small irregular gunome pattern, running from the hamachi to the kissaki.

Features: This piece was appraised as Shinshinto Jyumyo by the NBTHK (Japanese Sword Museum).

Koshirae:
Tsuba: Mokko-shaped small tsuba
Fuchikashira and Kojiri: Made of iron
Saya (Scabbard): Black ishime-ji style saya
Menuki: Shakudo base with high-relief carving of a turtle. Likely made with the intention of symbolizing long life.
Umanokubi (Horse needle): There is a signature, but it is unreadable.

Aoi Art’s Comment: It is said that from old times, Jyumyo blades were often presented as gifts with the hope for long life.
The menuki on this piece similarly reflects the wish for longevity.
We highly recommend this piece.
And we wish you a long life as well.

NBTHK Hozon Token
Aoi Art estimation paper: Whole Oshigata