AS25428 Yari:Kanenaga (Seki) (NBTHK Hozon Token)

Ordering Number: AS25428

Yari in Shirasaya (NBTHK Hozon Token)

Signature: Kanenaga (Seki)
兼永（関）

(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).
This blade is ranked as Jyo Saku among the works attributed to Kanenaga (Seki).
Blade Length: 26.8 cm (10.55 in).
Curvature: 0 cm (0.00 in).
Mekugi Hole: 2.
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.4 cm (0.94 in).
Width at Tip: 2.1 cm (0.83 in).
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.9 cm (0.35 in).
Sword Weight: 305 g.
Overall Length of Shirasaya: 70 cm (27.56 in).
Era: Late Muromachi period, around the Eiroku era (1558–1570).
Shape: A slightly elongated yari.
Jigane: Beautifully refined and well-forged ko-itame hada, displaying clear and fine-quality steel.
Hamon: Nie-deki suguha mixed with notare.

Features: Kanenaga was a swordsmith from Mino Province who held the title of Saemon no Jo.
He was a highly skilled swordsmith known for producing works of excellent quality.

Historical Background: On February 28, 1558 (according to the Japanese lunar calendar), the era name was changed from Koji to Eiroku.
This change was prompted by several factors, including the accession of Emperor Ogimachi, continuing military conflicts, and a series of natural disasters.
During this period, Tokugawa Ieyasu, acting under the orders of Imagawa Yoshimoto, attacked Terabe Castle in Mikawa Province.
The castle was held by Suzuki Shigetatsu, who had defected to the Oda side.
This campaign is generally regarded as Ieyasu’s first significant military engagement, or his first castle assault.
Japan was entering an increasingly turbulent phase of the Sengoku period, marked by continuous warfare among powerful regional warlords.

NBTHK Hozon Token.
AoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata.
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