AS25737 Wakizashi: Kanenobu Saku (NBTHK Hozon Token) (Consignment Sale)

Ordering Number: AS25737

Wakizashi: in Shirasaya (NBTHK Hozon Token) (Consignment Sale)

Signature: Kanenobu Saku
兼信作

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This sword is ranked as Jyo Saku for Kanenobu.
Habaki: Gold Foil Single Layer
Blade Length: 1 shaku 7 sun 8.5 bu (54.1 cm / 21.30 in)
Curvature: 1.2 cm (0.47 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.25 cm (1.28 in)
Width at Tip: 2.24 cm (0.88 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.76 cm (0.30 in)
Sword Weight: 565 g
Era: Muromachi period, around Eisho era (1504–1521)
Shape: Suriage, but the signature remains completely.
Both sides feature a Bo-hi.
Wide and thick blade with slightly extended Kissaki, showing a well-balanced form.
Jigane: Fine Ko-itame hada with very beautiful grain.
Hamon: Pointed Gunome resembling Sanbonsugi,
with a Hat resembling the style of Magoroku.
The Boshi shows midarekomi.

Features: A solidly made sword with thick width and kasane.
The jigane is beautifully forged.
This is a good-quality work from the Muromachi period, around the Eisho era,
with a Sanbonsugi-style hamon.

Aoi Art’s Comment: A sturdy and healthy blade.
You can feel the sharpness in its form.

NBTHK Hozon Token
AoiArt estimation paper with Whole Oshigata
Overseas shipping not included