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Order Number: AS25499<\/p>\n

Tanto in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Token) (NBTHK \u3000Hozon Token)<\/p>\n

Signature: Oshu ju Kunikane (Shinshinto)<\/p>\n

We classify swordsmiths’ works as Saijo Saku, Jojo Saku, Jo Saku, or Futsu Saku according to the quality of workmanship.
\nThis sword is ranked as Jojo Saku for its workmanship.<\/p>\n

Habaki: Silver-foiled single Habaki
\nBlade Length: 30.6cm (12.05in)
\nCurvature: 0.3cm (0.12in)
\nMekugi-ana: 1
\nMotohaba: 3.01cm (1.19in)
\nSakihaba: 12.86cm (5.06in)
\nKasane: 0.5cm (0.20in)
\nWeight: 315g<\/p>\n

Shape: The blade is wide and made in Osoraku-zukuri style.
\nJigane: The Masame-hada is well forged, with Nijuba and Chikei, creating a clear and refined Masame-hada.
\nHamon: The Masame-hada is well forged, with Nijuba and active Chikei. The blade has an excellent overall shape.<\/p>\n

Aoi Art’s Comment: There were several generations of Kunikane, and this work dates from the late Edo period (Shinshinto). The Masame-hada on one side is rather faint, which is probably why it was attributed in this manner.<\/p>\n

Aoi Art Certificate
\nFull-Oshigata
\nTokubetsu Kicho Token
\nHozon Token (certificate pending, expected around November\u2013December)<\/p>\n

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

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