AS25200 Wakizashi: Kawachi Kami Minamoto Kunihide(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Wakizashi in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature:
Kawachi Kami Minamoto Kunihide(Izumo　出雲, Kanbun era　寬文)
河内守源国英

Shinto: Upper Middle Grade
We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This blade is ranked as Jyojyo Saku among works by Kawachi no Kami Minamoto Kunihide.

Habaki: Gold foiled single
Blade Length: 33.7 cm (13.27 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.88 cm (1.13 in)
Thickness (Kasane): 0.72 cm (0.28 in)
Sword Weight: 300 g

Era: the early Edo period around Kanbun era, the late 17th century
Shape: A thick tantō with standard blade width.
Jigane: Intense Itame
Hamon: Nie base clear suguha with Sungashi and Kinsuji.

Features:　Kawachi no Kami Minamoto Kunihide was a swordsmith from Izumo, known for carving his signature in stylized characters.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
Aoi Art Estimation Paper with Whole Oshigata