{"id":28488,"date":"2025-09-27T11:18:03","date_gmt":"2025-09-27T02:18:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/?post_type=product&p=28488"},"modified":"2025-11-06T08:01:47","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T23:01:47","slug":"as25438-tanto%ef%bc%9a-moritoshi","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/product\/28488\/as25438-tanto%ef%bc%9a-moritoshi\/","title":{"rendered":"AS25438 Tanto\uff1a Moritoshi"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tanto in Shirasaya with Koshirae<\/p>\n

Signature: Moritoshi
\n\u76db\u4fca<\/p>\n

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
\nThis work is ranked as Jyo Saku (High Grade) among the works of Moritoshi.
\nHabaki: Suaka (copper) single habaki with gold iroe
\nBlade Length: 20.2 cm (7.95 in)
\nCurvature: 0.0 cm (0.00 in)
\nMekugi Hole: 1
\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 2.44 cm (0.96 in)
\nThickness of rim (Kasane): 0.59 cm (0.23 in)
\nSword Weight: 130 g
\nEra: Sh\u014dwa (Pre-War period)
\nShape:A slightly wide tanto with thick kasane.
\nJigane:Well-forged with visible hada, showing an active surface texture.
\nHamon:Nie-deki gunome-midare with rounded elements, featuring ko-ashi and a round turn-back (maru-kaeri) boshi.<\/p>\n

Features:\u3000This Moritoshi is believed to be a swordsmith from the Sh\u014dwa period.
\nIt is a well-crafted piece.
\nMoritoshi established a forging workshop in Itsukushima and produced Japanese swords.
\nHe passed away in 1938 (Sh\u014dwa 13).<\/p>\n

Koshirae:
\nFuchikashira: Made of horn (some damage present)
\nSaya: Vermilion lacquered saya with decorative finish
\nMenuki: Shakud\u014d base carved with aoi (hollyhock) leaves, finished with gold iroe<\/p>\n

Historical Context: Pre-War Sh\u014dwa Era<\/p>\n

Aoi Art estimation paper: Whole Oshigata
\n*Please note: The price does not include shipping fees.<\/p>\n

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