AS24748 Wakizashi: ShinanoKami Fujiwara Daidō(NBTHK Hozon Token)

Wakizashi: In Shirasaya (NBTHK Hozon Token)

Signature:　ShinanoKami Fujiwara Daidō 信濃守藤原大道

Shinto: Jōjō Saku: Mino
We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This piece is ranked as Jyojyo Saku among the works of Shinano no Kami Fujiwara Daidō.

Habaki: Double silver habaki
Blade Length: 45.0 cm (17.7in)
Curvature: 0.6 cm (0.2in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.17 cm (1.25 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.24 cm (0.88 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.69 cm (0.27 in)
Sword Weight: 610 g
Era: Edo period, around Keian (1648–1652)

Shape: slightly wide blade with small curveture and long kissaki.
Jigane: Koitame hada
Hamon: Ko-nie based gunome-midare with Sunagashi and Kinsuji.

Features:　The smith Shinano no Kami Fujiwara Daidō was a Mino swordsmith who worked over several generations during the Edo period.
This work is a wakizashi of excellent quality, characterized by a wide body. Although it shows some reshaping around the machi, it retains meatiness and remains a healthy piece.

NBTHK Hozon Certificate
Aoi Art estimation paper : Whole Oshigata
*Please note: The price does not include shipping fees.