Antique Nihonto Katana Signed by Kanezumi NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate
Authentic Nihontō Japanese Sword Katana Signed by Kanezumi 兼住 NBTHK HOZON TŌKEN Certificate
This is a work by 兼住 (Kanezumi) who was active in 関 (Seki) during the Kan'ei period of the early Edo era. The sword features a shallow curvature with a notable difference in width between the base and tip, displaying a progressive transition to the Kanbun Shinto style. Despite being shortened by about an inch, it retains a solid and imposing signature. The steel is well-forged with a strong masame in the mokume hada, and features ji-nie and occasional areas of prominent grain. The hamon is a bright and clear suguha, with the blade edge appearing to be enveloped by evenly sized ko-nie. The boshi is straight with a rounded return.
When held, the sword feels lightweight and balanced towards the hand, making one-handed operation easy. The tang bears the Shiga Prefecture stamp on the reverse side, indicating its historical management and documentation value since the Meiji period.
- There is an embedded iron piece on the front of the tang.
The accompanying koshirae was newly made with great attention to detail by an enthusiast. The fuchi-gashira and tsuba feature a wave and plover design, with the tsuba signed 江府住利政 (Gofu ju Toshimasa). The saya is robustly lacquered with a black stone texture, and the seppa are crafted with a stylish bamboo joint pattern. Naturally, there is no looseness in the hilt, making it an enjoyable piece both internally and externally.
Bare weight: 646 grams. Weight with koshirae and without saya: 889 grams.
Nihontō Information
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Name 名称
|
兼住 - Kanezumi |
| Blade Length 刀長 | 二尺二寸七分四厘強 / 68.92 cm |
| Sori 反り | 三分八厘強 / 1.18 cm |
| Blade Width 元幅 | 29.5 mm |
| Blade Thickness 元重 | 6.6 mm |
| Tip Width 先幅 | 物打24.4 mm 横手位置20.5 mm |
| Tip Thickness 先重 | 物打4.4 mm 松葉位置4.4 mm |
| Mekugi-ana 目釘穴 | 2個 |
| Age 時代 | 江戸前期寛永頃（1624～） - The early period of Edo era - 17th century |
| Certificate 鑑定書 | 保存刀剣鑑定書(NBTHK HOZON TŌKEN Certificate) |
| Registration 登録 | 昭和58年7月18日 (July 18, 1983) 富山県登録 (Toyama Prefecture Registration) |
| Included 附属 | 黒石目塗鞘打刀拵 (Kuro-ishime nuri saya uchigatana koshirae / Black stone texture lacquered scabbard with fittings) |
| 銀はばき (Silver habaki) | |
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Authentic Nihontō Japanese Sword Katana Signed by Kanezumi 兼住 NBTHK HOZON TŌKEN Certificate
This is a work by 兼住 (Kanezumi) who was active in 関 (Seki) during the Kan'ei period of the early Edo era. The sword features a shallow curvature with a notable difference in width between the base and tip, displaying a progressive transition to the Kanbun Shinto style. Despite being shortened by about an inch, it retains a solid and imposing signature. The steel is well-forged with a strong masame in the mokume hada, and features ji-nie and occasional areas of prominent grain. The hamon is a bright and clear suguha, with the blade edge appearing to be enveloped by evenly sized ko-nie. The boshi is straight with a rounded return.
When held, the sword feels lightweight and balanced towards the hand, making one-handed operation easy. The tang bears the Shiga Prefecture stamp on the reverse side, indicating its historical management and documentation value since the Meiji period.
- There is an embedded iron piece on the front of the tang.
The accompanying koshirae was newly made with great attention to detail by an enthusiast. The fuchi-gashira and tsuba feature a wave and plover design, with the tsuba signed 江府住利政 (Gofu ju Toshimasa). The saya is robustly lacquered with a black stone texture, and the seppa are crafted with a stylish bamboo joint pattern. Naturally, there is no looseness in the hilt, making it an enjoyable piece both internally and externally.
Bare weight: 646 grams. Weight with koshirae and without saya: 889 grams.
Nihontō Information
|
Name 名称
|
兼住 - Kanezumi |
| Blade Length 刀長 | 二尺二寸七分四厘強 / 68.92 cm |
| Sori 反り | 三分八厘強 / 1.18 cm |
| Blade Width 元幅 | 29.5 mm |
| Blade Thickness 元重 | 6.6 mm |
| Tip Width 先幅 | 物打24.4 mm 横手位置20.5 mm |
| Tip Thickness 先重 | 物打4.4 mm 松葉位置4.4 mm |
| Mekugi-ana 目釘穴 | 2個 |
| Age 時代 | 江戸前期寛永頃（1624～） - The early period of Edo era - 17th century |
| Certificate 鑑定書 | 保存刀剣鑑定書(NBTHK HOZON TŌKEN Certificate) |
| Registration 登録 | 昭和58年7月18日 (July 18, 1983) 富山県登録 (Toyama Prefecture Registration) |
| Included 附属 | 黒石目塗鞘打刀拵 (Kuro-ishime nuri saya uchigatana koshirae / Black stone texture lacquered scabbard with fittings) |
| 銀はばき (Silver habaki) | |