{"id":32262,"date":"2026-07-04T11:14:27","date_gmt":"2026-07-04T02:14:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=32262"},"modified":"2026-07-04T11:14:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T02:14:27","slug":"as23120-wakizashi-on-the-mune-norifusa-ken%e3%80%80%e5%89%87%e6%88%bf%e5%89%a3-kiritsuke-mei-%e7%a4%ba%e5%8d%98%e2%96%a1-dare-shiru-danpi-toho-no-shita-%e8%aa%b0%e7%9f%a5%e6%96%ad%e8%87%82","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/product\/32262\/as23120-wakizashi-on-the-mune-norifusa-ken%e3%80%80%e5%89%87%e6%88%bf%e5%89%a3-kiritsuke-mei-%e7%a4%ba%e5%8d%98%e2%96%a1-dare-shiru-danpi-toho-no-shita-%e8%aa%b0%e7%9f%a5%e6%96%ad%e8%87%82\/","title":{"rendered":"AS23120  Wakizashi: (On the mune) Norifusa Ken\u3000\u5247\u623f\u5263 (Kiritsuke-mei) \u793a\u5358\u25a1 Dare shiru danpi t\u014dh\u014d no shita (\u8ab0\u77e5\u65ad\u81c2\u5200\u92d2\u4e0b) (NBTHK Hozon Token)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ordering Number: AS23120<\/p>\n<p>Wakizashi in Koshirae (NBTHK Hozon Token)<\/p>\n<p>Signature: (On the mune) Norifusa Ken\u3000\u5247\u623f\u5263<br \/>\n(Kiritsuke-mei) \u793a\u5358\u25a1<br \/>\nDare shiru danpi t\u014dh\u014d no shita (\u8ab0\u77e5\u65ad\u81c2\u5200\u92d2\u4e0b)<\/p>\n<p>(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).<br \/>\nThis blade is ranked as Jo-saku among the works of Norifusa.<\/p>\n<p>Habaki: Single-layer silver-covered habaki.<br \/>\nBlade Length: 36.5 cm (14.37 in).<br \/>\nCurvature: 0.6 cm (0.24 in).<br \/>\nMekugi Hole: 1.<br \/>\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 3.20 cm (1.26 in).<br \/>\nThickness of rim (Kasane): 0.60 cm (0.24 in).<br \/>\nSword Weight: 370 g.<br \/>\nEra: Edo period, around the Kanbun era (1661-1673).<br \/>\nShape: A robust blade with wide mihaba, reminiscent of a naginata.<br \/>\nJigane: Well-forged ko-itame hada producing an almost muji-like steel surface.<br \/>\nHamon: Nie-deki with large notare mixed with gunome-midare.<br \/>\nThe boshi returns in a small rounded form (komaru).<\/p>\n<p>Features: This blade bears the inscription Norifusa on the mune near the upper part of the tang.<br \/>\nBoth sides of the tang are additionally engraved with the kiritsuke-mei, \u793a\u5358\u25a1 \u8ab0\u77e5\u65ad\u81c2\u5200\u92d2\u4e0b.<br \/>\nThis is a highly unusual feature.<br \/>\nThe accompanying koshirae is also exceptionally well made.<\/p>\n<p>Koshirae:<br \/>\nTsuba: Round iron tsuba decorated with brass inlay.<br \/>\nFuchikashira: Shakudo nanako ground carved with plant motifs and highlighted with gold iroe.<br \/>\nSaya (Scabbard): Dark brown wood-grain lacquered saya fitted with a kojiri.<br \/>\nMenuki: Horses carved on shakudo ground with partial gold iroe.<br \/>\nKozuka: Shakudo nanako ground with a high-relief design of a pine tree and cranes, highlighted with gold iroe.<\/p>\n<p>NBTHK Hozon Token.<br \/>\nAoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata.<br \/>\nPlease note: The price does not include the international shipping fees. <\/p>\n<p>Please note: the price does not include the shipping fees. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2023\/23120-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2023\/23120-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"20%\" height=\"20%\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2023\/23120-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2023\/23120-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"20%\" height=\"20%\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2023\/23120-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2023\/23120-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"20%\" height=\"20%\" \/><\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2023\/23120koshirae.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2023\/23120koshirae.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"20%\" height=\"20%\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a 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Koshirae (NBTHK Hozon Token) Signature: (On the mune) Norifusa Ken\u3000\u5247\u623f\u5263 (Kiritsuke-mei) \u793a\u5358\u25a1 Dare shiru danpi t\u014dh\u014d no shita (\u8ab0\u77e5\u65ad\u81c2\u5200\u92d2\u4e0b) (We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku). This blade is ranked as Jo-saku among the works of Norifusa. 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