{"id":32011,"date":"2026-06-17T11:06:03","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T02:06:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/?post_type=product&p=32011"},"modified":"2026-06-17T11:13:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T02:13:18","slug":"as26208-tanto%ef%bc%9a-chikuzen-no-kami-nobuhide-made-in-osaka-nbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-token-nbthk-tokubetsu-kicho-token","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/product\/32011\/as26208-tanto%ef%bc%9a-chikuzen-no-kami-nobuhide-made-in-osaka-nbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-token-nbthk-tokubetsu-kicho-token\/","title":{"rendered":"AS26208 Tanto\uff1a Chikuzen no Kami Nobuhide Made in Osaka (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token) ((NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Token))\uff08Item listed in the Shinshinto taikan\uff09"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ordering Number: AS26208<\/p>\n

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

Signature: Chikuzen no Kami Nobuhide
\nMade in Osaka
\n\u7b51\u524d\u5b88\u4fe1\u79c0
\n\u65bc\u5927\u962a<\/p>\n

(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).
\nThis blade is ranked as Jyojyo Saku among the works of Chikuzen no Kami Nobuhide.
\nHabaki: Double-layer gold-covered habaki.
\nBlade Length: 18.3 cm (7.20 in).
\nCurvature: None.
\nMekugi Hole: 1.
\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 2.13 cm (0.84 in).
\nThickness of rim (Kasane): 0.53 cm (0.21 in).
\nSword Weight: 100 g.
\nEra: Edo period, around the Keio era (1865-1868).
\nShape: A slightly small-sized tanto.
\nThe blade is carved with cherry blossoms and the inscription \u201cAsahi wa Niou\u201d (\u201cThe Morning Sun Fragrantly Shines\u201d). Horimono Nobuhide is a different smith.
\nJigane: Well-forged masame-hada, producing an almost plain surface.
\nAt first glance it appears to be ko-itame, but the tightly packed masame grain becomes apparent.
\nHamon: Nie-deki, returning in a pointed Samonji-style boshi.
\nSunagashi and kinsuji are actively present in places.<\/p>\n

Features: Chikuzen no Kami Nobuhide was born in Bunka 12 (1815) in Tsukigata Village, Nishihara District, Echigo Province.
\nIn Bunsei 12 (1829) he went to Kyoto and became a mirror maker, but in Kaei 3 (1850) he moved to Edo and entered the school of Kiyomaro.
\nAfter becoming independent, he worked in Uraga, Sagami Province, in Kaei 6 (1853).
\nIn Keio 1 (1865) he went to Kyoto, received the title of Chikuzen no Kami, and stayed in Osaka.
\nHis sword production there began in October 1865 and continued until January 1867.
\nHe later returned to Edo, and in the summer of 1874 he went back to Sanjo in Echigo.
\nThe following year he produced a sacred mirror for Yahiko Shrine.
\nHe died on January 25, 1880, at the residence of his adopted son Nobuchika in Motomachi, Hongo, Tokyo, at the age of 66.<\/p>\n

Koshirae: Aikuchi Koshirae.
\nFuchikashira \/ Kojiri \/ Kurikata: Shibuichi ground carved with wave designs.
\nSigned: Kasan saku, Masanaga koku.
\nSaya (Scabbard): Decorated with gold and vermilion patterns, with a turtle rendered in gold maki-e.
\nMenuki: Cranes in high relief on shakudo ground with gold iroe.
\nKozuka: Silver ground carved with cranes and waves.
\nSigned: Kasan.<\/p>\n

Historical Background: Works by Chikuzen no Kami Nobuhide featuring horimono are most commonly seen from the Meiji period onward.
\nEven after the Hait\u014drei (Sword Abolishment Edict), Nobuhide continued to produce swords, and it is believed that Meiji 10 (1877) marks the latest dated example bearing both signature and date.
\nBy this time, government regulations had likely become increasingly strict.
\nLater, during the conflict between Japan and Russia, permission was granted once again for the production of Japanese swords.
\nAs is well known, many swordsmiths, including Gassan Sadakazu, actively resumed sword making.
\nThis particular work is illustrated on page 352 of Shinshinto Taikan.
\nDetailed full-length photographs are also published there.
\nThe nioiguchi is deep and kinsuji are clearly visible.
\nThis is an outstanding work by Chikuzen no Kami Nobuhide, the most famous disciple of Kiyomaro.
\nThis blade also retains its original cutting edge.<\/p>\n

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

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

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