AS25442 Naginata:Echizen no Kami Sukehiro (The 49th Juyo Token)

Ordeing number:AS25442

Naginata in Shirasaya with Koshirae (The 49th Juyo Token)

Signature: Echizen no Kami Sukehiro
越前守助広

Shinto: Ōwazamono (Great Cutting Ability): Saijyo Saku (Highest Grade): Settsu
We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This work is ranked as Saijyo Saku (Highest Grade).
Habaki: Gold foil single Habaki
Blade Length: 46.8 cm (18.43 in)
Curvature: 3.6 cm (1.42 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.14 cm (1.24 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.77 cm (0.30 in)
Sword Weight: 775 g
Era :
Shape: This is a very rare and solidly made naginata.
It has a wide body and thick kasane.
Jigane: Well-forged and polished to the highest level.
Hamon: Ko-nie deki with deep nioiguchi, showing a soft texture like torn hōsho paper.

Features: This is a very rare piece with ubu nakago signed by Echizen no Kami Sukehiro.
Among the naginata by Sukehiro, both the suguha version and the one owned by our company have been designated Juyo Token.
This piece features a dynamic ō-gunome midare, often called “Dotōba”, and retains a faint trace of original ha, indicating its healthy condition.
It is a robust and sound naginata with thick kasane.
Sukehiro has two naginata recognized as Juyo Token.
This piece has received a superb polish and displays Sukehiro’s specialty, the “Tōranba” hamon.

Koshirae:Jidai Koshirae(Antique one)
Total length:approx. 261cm
Tsuka: approx. 207 cm (81.50 in)
Saya: approx. 55 cm (21.65 in)

Aoi Art’s Comment: In fact, this is the first time I have seen a naginata by Tsuda Echizen no Kami Sukehiro.
Naginata with “Dotōba” hamon are extremely rare.
This is a highly recommended piece.

The 49th Juyo Token
Aoi Art estimation paper: Whole Oshigata
*Please note: The price does not include shipping fees.