{"id":32481,"date":"2026-07-21T14:51:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T05:51:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/?post_type=product&p=32481"},"modified":"2026-07-22T13:35:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T04:35:10","slug":"as25578-wakizashi-%ef%bc%9a-bishu-osafune-norimitsu-a-date-in-august-1465-nbthk-hozon-token","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/product\/32481\/as25578-wakizashi-%ef%bc%9a-bishu-osafune-norimitsu-a-date-in-august-1465-nbthk-hozon-token\/","title":{"rendered":"AS25578 Wakizashi \uff1a Bishu Osafune Norimitsu. A date in August, 1465.(NBTHK Hozon Token)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ordering Number: AS25578
\nWakizashi in Shirasaya, with Tachi Koshirae (NBTHK Hozon Token)<\/p>\n

Signature: Bishu Osafune Norimitsu. A date in August, 1465.
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We classify swords into “Saijyo Saku,” “Jyojyo Saku,” “Jyo Saku,” and “Regular Saku” based on the swordsmith’s skill.
\nThis work is ranked as Jyo Saku.<\/p>\n

Habaki: Silver double habaki (gold-covered)<\/p>\n

Blade Length: 56.3 cm (22.17 in)
\nCurvature (Sori): 1.7 cm (0.67 in)
\nMekugi Hole: 2
\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 2.75 cm (1.08 in)
\nWidth at Tip (Sakihaba): 1.75 cm (0.69 in)
\nThickness (Kasane): 0.66 cm (0.26 in)
\nSword Weight: 490 grams<\/p>\n

Shape: A well-balanced and excellent piece with a moderate blade width, deep curvature, and a fine kissaki, presenting a well-proportioned form overall.<\/p>\n

Jigane: The utsuri appears clearly, and the workmanship of the jigane is excellent.<\/p>\n

Hamon: A rounded gunome-midare, with the boshi turning into midarekomi.
\nIt is a work displaying the characteristics of a single-handed sword (katate-uchi), and belongs to the group of works known as “Kansho Norimitsu.” It is old in age and superb in workmanship.<\/p>\n

Koshirae
\nTsuba: An elegant work with eight gold family crests arranged on a shakudo-nanako base.
\nFuchikashira: Gold patterns on a shakudo-nanako base.
\nSaya: Black ro-iro saya.
\nMenuki: Menuki on a shakudo-nanako base.<\/p>\n

Aoi Art’s Comment
\nThe sword comes with a refined and dignified tachi koshirae, featuring six crests arranged on a gold nashiji ground.
\nThis is an elegant, antique work by Bishu Osafune Norimitsu dated Kansho 6 (1465), whose highlights are the beautiful jigane with rising utsuri and the rounded gunome-midare hamon.
\nIt is in good condition, already polished, and makes a fine piece well suited for appreciation.<\/p>\n

Aoi Art estimation paper
\nWhole Oshigata
\nNBTHK Hozon Token<\/p>\n

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

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