This is a well-preserved tantō made around the mid-Edo period. The blade is uniformly sharpened throughout with no flaws, exhibiting excellent preservation. The jigane displays a well-kneaded itame grain pattern, with lively yubashiri also visible. The hamon exhibits completely different expressions on the sashimote and sashiura sides. The sashimote side features a dynamic, sakasa-choji-style hamon with deep, pronounced nioi. Conversely, the sashiura side's hamon is a gentle, flowing notare pattern, occasionally interspersed with slightly lower-headed gunome, giving it a very serene impression. The nakago is inscribed with “Bishu Ju Jumyo.” He was a renowned swordsmith active in Owari Province (present-day Aichi Prefecture), from a prestigious lineage whose name was passed down until the Bakumatsu period. Initially based in Noshu (present-day Gifu Prefecture), he later relocated to Owari and other regions where he flourished. The name Jumyo is a pun meaning “long life,” making blades bearing it highly auspicious. They were immensely popular among daimyo and samurai families, treasured as gifts or ceremonial swords for coming-of-age ceremonies. We are offering this exceptionally auspicious tanto at a bargain price—don't miss out! Blade length: 18.2 cm Curvature: 1.0 cm Number of Mekugi hole: 1 Motohaba: 29.2 mm Motokasane: 6.7 mm Signature: Bishu ju Jumyo(front) Era: Shinto Structure: Hira-zukuri, Iori-mune Jigane: Itame Hamon: Sakasa-choji/Notare Boshi: Midarekonde O-maru ni Kaeru Weight: 180 g(blade only) Nakago: Ubu Koshirae: Shirasaya Original Registration No.: Ibaraki 18202 Please contact us if the katana you are looking for is not listed here.

This is a well-preserved tantō made around the mid-Edo period. The blade is uniformly sharpened throughout with no flaws, exhibiting excellent preservation. The jigane displays a well-kneaded itame grain pattern, with lively yubashiri also visible. The hamon exhibits completely different expressions on the sashimote and sashiura sides. The sashimote side features a dynamic, sakasa-choji-style hamon with deep, pronounced nioi. Conversely, the sashiura side's hamon is a gentle, flowing notare pattern, occasionally interspersed with slightly lower-headed gunome, giving it a very serene impression. The nakago is inscribed with “Bishu Ju Jumyo.” He was a renowned swordsmith active in Owari Province (present-day Aichi Prefecture), from a prestigious lineage whose name was passed down until the Bakumatsu period. Initially based in Noshu (present-day Gifu Prefecture), he later relocated to Owari and other regions where he flourished. The name Jumyo is a pun meaning “long life,” making blades bearing it highly auspicious. They were immensely popular among daimyo and samurai families, treasured as gifts or ceremonial swords for coming-of-age ceremonies. We are offering this exceptionally auspicious tanto at a bargain price—don't miss out! Blade length: 18.2 cm Curvature: 1.0 cm Number of Mekugi hole: 1 Motohaba: 29.2 mm Motokasane: 6.7 mm Signature: Bishu ju Jumyo(front) Era: Shinto Structure: Hira-zukuri, Iori-mune Jigane: Itame Hamon: Sakasa-choji/Notare Boshi: Midarekonde O-maru ni Kaeru Weight: 180 g(blade only) Nakago: Ubu Koshirae: Shirasaya Original Registration No.: Ibaraki 18202 Please contact us if the katana you are looking for is not listed here.