AS21588 Tanto:Masatsugu

Ordering number: AS21588
Tanto in Koshirae

Mei: Masatsugu　　
正次　　　

(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo saku, Jyo-jyo saku Jyo saku and regular saku)
This sword belongs to the Jyo saku ranking.
The blade was polished.
Habaki:　Gold color single habaki.
Blade length:18.5 cm or 7.28 inches.
Mekugi: 1
Width at the hamachi:1.97 cm or 0.77 inches.
Kasane : 0.69cm or 0.27 inches.
The weight of the sword 110 grams.
Era: Showa
Shape: Regular width and thickness, nice shape Katana.
The Ububa is left.
Jigane: Ko Itame Hada well grained with Jinie attach.
The Jigane is beautiful.
Hamon : Nie Deki, Suguha Hamon with many Ko Ashi.
There is a double Hamon. The Nioikuchi is soft.
Boshi is round shape.

Special feature: The famous swordsmith in Masatsugu is Manji Masatsugu.
It is still unclear if this Tanto is the case.
We will investigate in the future.

Koshirae: Wooden dark brown color Saya.

From Aoi Art: From the work, the Tanto’s Yasurime is carved properly and carefully.The Jigane and Hamon are wonderful.
We guarantee this signature. It is also suitable for the Yomeiri(marriage) Tanto.This swordsmith has a high level of skill.

Aoi Art estimation paper: whole Oshigata.