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Ordering Number: AS25572<\/p>\n

Wakizashi in Shirasaya, with Koshirae (NBTHK Hozon Token)<\/p>\n

Signature: Hida no Kami Ujifusa
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Shinto: Wazamono: Jyo Saku: Mino
\n(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).
\nThis blade ranks as Jyojyo Saku for Hida no Kami Ujifusa.
\nHabaki: Double-layered gold and silver habaki.
\nBlade Length: 30.8 cm (12.13 in).
\nCurvature: 0.2 cm (0.08 in).
\nMekugi Hole: 2.
\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 2.86 cm (1.13 in).
\nThickness of rim (Kasane): 0.56 cm (0.22 in).
\nSword Weight: 220 g.
\nEra: Edo period, around the Keicho era (1596-1615).
\nShape: The blade has a relatively narrow width with solid thickness.
\nA bo-hi groove is carved on the omote side, and a suji-hi groove is carved on the ura side.
\nJigane: The ko-itame hada is well forged, and the grain pattern is clearly visible.
\nThe steel has a darkish appearance.
\nHamon: Notare mixed with gunome-midare.
\nThe boshi forms a small round turn-back with a deep kaeri.<\/p>\n

Features: Hida no Kami Ujifusa was a swordsmith of the Mino tradition and the son of Wakasa no Kami Ujifusa.
\nHe was born in Eiroku 10 (1567) in Noshu Seki.
\nHis original name was Kawamura Isechiyo, later changed to Heijuro.
\nIn Tensho 5 (1577), at the age of 11, he entered service as a page to Oda Nobutaka.
\nAfter Nobutaka\u2019s death, he became a ronin.
\nIn Tensho 12 (1584), he served under Sakuma Masakatsu, lord of the Kanie domain in Owari, but after Masakatsu\u2019s downfall he moved to Kiyosu.
\nAround Tensho 17 (1589), he began working as a swordsmith.
\nIn Tensho 20 (1592), he received the title of Hida no Kami.
\nLater, he relocated to Owari and became renowned as an Owari swordsmith.
\nWhile many of his works are known for vigorous styles, this piece is comparatively calm in character, with a bold and beautifully executed signature.<\/p>\n

Koshirae:
\nTsuba: Vertical round-shaped iron tsuba engraved with plum trees and decorated with gold and silver iro-e.
\nMenuki: Shishi lion design with gold iro-e.
\nFuchikashira: Shakudo ground engraved with shishi lions and decorated with gold iro-e.
\nSaya (Scabbard): Ume-gawara style saya.
\nKozuka: Shakudo nanako ground engraved with shishi lions and decorated with gold iro-e.
\nWith kogatana signed: Yamashiro no Kami Kunikane.<\/p>\n

Aoi Art\u2019s Comment: Personally, I am fond of Hida no Kami Ujifusa as a swordsmith.
\nHis works possess a dignified presence, and as a late-period smith, his blades never lose their appeal.
\nThe healthy condition of this blade is also one of its attractive qualities.<\/p>\n

NBTHK Hozon Token.
\nAoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata.<\/p>\n

Please note: The price does not include the international shipping fees. <\/p>\n

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