AS25312 Wakizashi:Hizen Koku Tadayoshi 肥前国忠吉 (1st generation)(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

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Inscription: Hizen Koku Tadayoshi 肥前国忠吉 (1st generation)

We divide works in to Saijo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku,and Regular Saku.
This piece is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for Hizen Koku Tadayoshi.
Habaki: gold-plated double habaki
Blade Length: 52.4cm (20.63in)
Curvature: 1.2cm (0.47in)
Width at Base(Motohaba): 2.67cm (1.05in)
Width at tip(Sakihaba): 2.37cm (0.93in)
Thickness: 0.62cm (0.24in)
Blade Weight: 535g
Era: the early Edo period around Keicho era
Shape: wide and thick blade with a long kissaki.
Jigane: extremely fine Koitame hada
Hamon: Konie base Suguha with Koasi and rounded Boshi.

Features: Shinto: Saijo Owazamono: Saijosaku
The 1st generation Hizen no Kuni Tadayoshi is renowned as the founder and the best swordsmith in Hizen swordsmith school.　His swords are also known for its excellent cutting ability and has been designated as an ō-wazamono (great cutter). Tadayoshi was a swordsmith born in Saga in 1572. He once traveled to Kyoto and studied under Umetada Myōju. After returning to Saga, he served as an official swordsmith for the Saga Domain. He signed his works with various names, including Hizen kuni jūnin Tadayoshi saku, Hizen kuni Musashi Daijō Tadahiro, and Hizen kuni jū Fujiwara Tadahiro.

NBTHK Hozon　Certificate
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