AS20439-Naginata: Hizen Kuni Tadayoshi (4th generation)

Naginata in Shirasaya(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature : Hizen Kuni Tadayoshi (4th generation)

(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo saku, Jyo-jyo saku Jyo saku and regular
saku)
This sword belongs to Jyo Jyo saku ranking.
The blade was polished.
Blade length : 52.73cm or 20.76 inches.
Sori : 3.94 cm or 1.55inches.
Mekugi : 1
Width at the hamachi : 3,04cm or 1.2 inches.
Kasane :0.72 cm or 0.28 inches.
The weight of the sword 795 grams.
Era : Edo period Genroku era.
Shape : The blade is rather long size wide and deep healthy Naginata.
Jigane : Koitame Hada well grained with Jinie attached beautiful nice Konuka
hada which is typical Hizen blade.
Hamon :Niedeki Notere. In Hamon, small ashi and Yo work.
Bo-shi is round shape.

Special feature: This is a very long and big Naginata. The Hamon looks same
as the 1st generation. There is no Kizu and any flows. We
think you will like this piece.

NBTHK Tokubestu Hozon Token
Aoi Art estimation paper
Whole Oshigata.