AS20597 Tanto:Kanabou Hyoue no Jo Masatsugu

Ordering number :AS20597
Tanto in Shirasaya.(NBTHK Hozon Token)

Signature : Kanabou Hyoue no Jo Masatsugu

(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo saku, Jyo-jyo saku Jyo saku and regular
saku)
This sword belongs to Jyo saku ranking.
The blade was polished.
Habaki : Gold foild single Habaki
Blade length : 21.2cm or 8.34 inches.
Sori : 0.0 cm or 0.0 inches.
Mekugi : 1
Width at the hamachi : 1.8 cm or 0.7 inches.
Kasane : 0.52 cm or 0.20 inches.
The weight of the sword 95 grams.
Era : Muromachi period Kouji era. 1555
Shape : Short and sharp Tanto with long Nakago.
Jigane :Ko-Itame-Hada with Masame.
Utsuri appeared clearly and Chike worked softly.
Hamon : From Hamachi, Notare then Suguha. Boshi is round Shape.

Special feature: This is Kanabou Hyoue no Jyo Masatsugu’s rare short Tanto with long Nakago and sharp shape. Mei and Utsuri is clear. This sword is perfect for apriciation.

NBTHK Hozon Token
Aoi Art estimation paper: whole Oshigata.