AS25474 Tanto in Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Kicho Token) (Koshirae: NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Tosogu) .

Ordering number:AS25474

Tanto in Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Kicho Token) (Koshirae: NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Tosogu)

Signature: Kaneuji.
兼氏

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This work is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for Kaneuji
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Habaki: Single-layer gold-covered.
Blade Length: 27.1 cm (10.67 in).
Mekugi Hole: 1.
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.37 cm (0.93 in).
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.55 cm (0.22 in).
Sword Weight: 190 g.
Era: Muromachi period, around the Eisho era (circa 1504–1521).
Shape: The blade has ample width and thickness, with a bohi (groove) carved on the omote and a gomabashi carving on the ura.
Jigane: Ko-itame hada well-forged, with clear ji-nie and notable shirake utsuri. The steel is tightly packed and has a soft appearance.
Hamon: Made in ko-nie, tight suguha, bright and clear. The boshi returns in a rounded manner.
Features: While the famous Kanemitsu known as Shizu Saburo Kanemitsu exists, this is a different smith who was active around the Eisho era of the Muromachi period, from the Akasaka Senjuin school.

Koshirae: Aikuchi Koshirae with Tokubetsu Kicho-level fittings.
Saya: The tsuka and saya are finished in black roiro lacquer.
Menuki: Takabori carvings of flags in shakudo with gold.
Kozuka: Shakudo nanako-ji base with takabori chrysanthemum flowers and gold highlights. By Goto Mitsuyuki.
Kogatana: Inscribed with the names of the Six Immortal Poets in fine script—an impressively intricate engraving.
Kogai: Shakudo nanako-ji base with takabori chrysanthemum flowers and gold highlights. By Goto Mitsuyuki.

Aoi Art’s Comment:
This Kaneuji work belongs to the Mino Senjuin school from the Eisho era of the Muromachi period. The jigane is well-forged with visible shirake utsuri, giving it a bright and clear appearance. The hamon is suguha, and the boshi turns back in a refined rounded form—this is a high-class piece.
The koshirae features an outstanding kozuka and kogai, elevating the overall aesthetic and dignity of the piece.
This is a work we highly recommend.
The koshirae, in particular, is exceptionally fine and dignified.

NBTHK Kicho Token.
Koshirae: NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Tosogu.
Aoi Art estimation paper: Whole Oshigata