AS25503 Tanto:Kanetomo (Seki) (NBTHK Hozon Token)

Ordering number:AS25503

Tanto: In Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Hozon Token)

Signature: Kanetomo (Seki)
兼友(関)

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This piece is ranked as Jyo Saku among works by Kanetomo (Seki).
Habaki: Single-layered copper
Blade Length: 26.3 cm (10.35 in)
Curvature: Uchi-zori (slightly inward-curved)
Mekugi Hole: 2
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.30 cm (0.91 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.53 cm (0.21 in)
Sword Weight: 140 g
Era: Muromachi period, around Oei era (1394–1428)
Shape:A tanto with slight inward curvature, featuring a groove (bohi) carved on both sides.
Jigane:Beautifully forged steel with fine utsuri (shadowy patterns) appearing.
Hamon:Nie-based suguha with small ashi entering the ha.
A double hamon effect is present.
The boshi returns in a rounded manner.

Features: Kanetomo was a swordsmith from Mino known for producing many blades with excellent cutting ability.
This particular Kanetomo is believed to be from the Oei era of the Muromachi period.

Koshirae:
Tsuba: Unusual-shaped iron tsuba decorated with plant and bird motifs.
Fuchikashira: Made of shibuichi with family crest engraving.
Kojiri: Shibuichi
Saya (Scabbard): Glossy black lacquer with black crest motifs.
Menuki: Family crest motif with gold coloring.
Kozuka: Shibuichi with family crest engraving.
Includes a kogatana (small utility knife).

NBTHK Hozon Token
Aoi Art estimation paper: Whole Oshigata
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