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Ordering number:AS25758<\/p>\n

Wakizashi in Shirasaya(NBTHK Tokbetsu Hozon Token)<\/p>\n

Signature: Chikushu Sanno Ju So Tsutomu Saku
\nMukansa Swordsmith
\nNBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token
\nA date in February, 2002<\/p>\n

(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku)
\nThis work is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for a piece dated February, 2002.
\nThe blade has been polished.<\/p>\n

Habaki: Gold-plated double habaki
\nBlade Length: 31.2 cm (12.28 in)
\nCurvature (Sori): 0.1 cm (0.04 in)
\nMekugi hole: 1
\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 2.79 cm (1.10 in)
\nWidth at Tip (Sakihaba): cm
\nThickness (Kasane): 0.74 cm (0.29 in)
\nBlade Weight: 290 grams
\nEra: February, 2002 (Heisei 14)<\/p>\n

Shape: A work made in the manner of Samonji.
\nThe kissaki is sharply pointed with a turning-back boshi, and sunagashi and kinsuji work actively throughout.<\/p>\n

Jigane: Itame hada, very well forged and refined.
\nSunagashi and kinsuji appear clearly, making this a powerful sun-nobi tanto.<\/p>\n

Hamon: Formed with a Sanju-ba (triple temper line), and a sharply pointed kissaki appears.<\/p>\n

Features: Chikushu Sanno Ju So Tsutomu Saku is a leading modern master smith of Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, who was active from the Showa era into the Heisei era.
\nJapanese swords by So Riki also bear this signature.
\nHe was particularly skilled at making copies of Minamoto Kiyomaro and Nagasone Kotetsu, and received numerous special awards.
\nThe swordsmith So Tsutomu (real name: So Tsutomu) was born in 1927 (Showa 2).
\nIn 1946 (Showa 21) he studied under his father, the swordsmith So Masamitsu, and refined his sword-making technique.
\nHe later won many special awards at the Shinsaku Meito Ten (New Sword Exhibition), including the Commissioner for Cultural Affairs Award and the Kunzan Prize, and he is a contemporary swordsmith of the very highest level, certified as Mukansa.
\nHe continued to win special awards at new sword competitions year after year.
\nHis record includes 3 Effort Awards and 4 selections at the Sword Forging Technique Presentation, and 1 Encouragement Award, 6 Effort Awards and 4 selections at the Shinsaku Meito Ten.
\nHe holds Mukansa status, the highest rank for a contemporary swordsmith.<\/p>\n

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token
\nAoi Art Estimation paper
\nWhole Oshigata:<\/p>\n

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

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