AS25344 Wakizashi:Etchu Ju Fujiwara Kiyomitsu (Harima Daijo)(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Ordering number:AS25344

Wakizashi in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature: Etchu Ju Fujiwara Kiyomitsu (Harima Daijo)
越中住藤原清光(播磨大掾)

Shinto: Etchu
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 the works of Etchu Ju Fujiwara Kiyomitsu.
Habaki: Single-layered plain copper habaki
Blade Length: 52.7 cm (20.75 in)
Curvature: 1.2 cm (0.47 in)
Mekugi Hole: 2
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.11 cm (1.22 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.12 cm (0.83 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.61 cm (0.24 in)
Sword Weight: 550 g
Era: Edo period, around the Kan’ei era (1624–1644)
Shape: Slightly wide blade with solid thickness and relatively deep curvature.
The kissaki is slightly extended.
Though there is some degree of suriage and machi-okuri, the blade features a bo-hi (groove) on both sides and has a fine jigane.
Jigane: Tight ko-itame mixed with masame, creating a beautiful jigane.
Hamon: Nie-deki, slightly tightened suguha, forming an elegant and refined hamon.
Boshi is round and turns back.

Features:　This wakizashi was forged by Kiyomitsu of Etchu province.
His works are well-known for their excellent suguha hamon and bright, clear appearance.
This particular blade is also bright and clear, showing outstanding workmanship.
It has been awarded the NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token designation.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token Certificate
Aoi Art estimation paper with whole oshigata