{"id":32305,"date":"2026-07-08T10:05:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T01:05:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=32305"},"modified":"2026-07-08T10:05:02","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T01:05:02","slug":"as26221-wakizashi%ef%bc%9amasatsune-nbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-token","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/product\/32305\/as26221-wakizashi%ef%bc%9amasatsune-nbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-token\/","title":{"rendered":"AS26221  Wakizashi\uff1aMasatsune (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ordering Number: AS26221<\/p>\n<p>Wakizashi in Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)<\/p>\n<p>Signature: Masatsune<br \/>\n\u653f\u5e38<\/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 Jyojyo Saku among the works of Masatsune.<\/p>\n<p>Habaki: Single-layer copper habaki with gold iroe.<br \/>\nBlade Length: 36.3 cm (14.29 in).<br \/>\nCurvature: 1.0 cm (0.39 in).<br \/>\nMekugi Hole: 1.<br \/>\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 2.39 cm (0.94 in).<br \/>\nWidth at Yokote: 1.67 cm (0.66 in).<br \/>\nThickness of rim (Kasane): 0.51 cm (0.20 in).<br \/>\nSword Weight: 215 g.<br \/>\nEra: Late Edo period.<br \/>\nShape: A slightly slender wakizashi.<br \/>\nJigane: Exceptionally well-forged ko-itame hada producing a fine-quality steel surface.<br \/>\nHamon: Ko-nie-deki suguha with a tight nioiguchi.<br \/>\nThe boshi returns in a rounded form.<\/p>\n<p>Features: The first-generation Masatsune began working during the Keicho era of the Shinto period, and the lineage continued through the eighth, ninth, and tenth generations, spanning the Kansei, Koka, and Keio eras.<br \/>\nAlthough the signature on this blade closely resembles the early style, its period of manufacture suggests that it was forged by one of the eighth, ninth, or tenth generations.<br \/>\nThis is an excellent later work by Masatsune and has been designated NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token.<\/p>\n<p>Koshirae:<br \/>\nTsuba: Round iron tsuba with openwork hollyhock (aoi) leaves.<br \/>\nSignature: Echizen ju Kinai Saku.<br \/>\nFuchikashira: Decorated with fence and vine motifs, highlighted with gold and copper iroe.<br \/>\nSaya (Scabbard): Black ishimeji lacquered saya.<br \/>\nMenuki: Horse motif carved and highlighted with gold iroe.<br \/>\nKozuka: Shakudo nanako ground carved with a horse motif and highlighted with gold iroe.<br \/>\nIncluding kogatana.<\/p>\n<p>NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token.<\/p>\n<p>AoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata.<\/p>\n<p>Please note: the price does not include the shipping fees. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2026\/26221-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2026\/26221-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"20%\" height=\"20%\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2026\/26221-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2026\/26221-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"20%\" height=\"20%\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2026\/26221-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2026\/26221-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"20%\" height=\"20%\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2026\/26221koshirae.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2026\/26221koshirae.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"20%\" height=\"20%\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2026\/26221paper-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2026\/26221paper-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"60%\" height=\"60%\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2026\/26221paper-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2026\/26221paper-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"60%\" height=\"60%\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2026\/26221sayagaki.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2026\/26221sayagaki.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"30%\" height=\"30%\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2026\/26221_p.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2026\/26221_p.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"70%\" height=\"70%\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ordering Number: AS26221 Wakizashi in Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token) Signature: Masatsune \u653f\u5e38 (We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku). This blade is ranked as Jyojyo Saku among the works of Masatsune. Habaki: Single-layer copper habaki with gold iroe. Blade Length: 36.3 cm (14.29 in). 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