説明
Antique Japanese Sword Daisho Signed by Kanemoto with NBTHK
Tokubetsu Hozon
Certificate and
Hozon
Certificate
【Description】
Summary
These blades were signed by Kenemoto (兼元) during the late Muromachi period (Late 15th-Early 16th century). The swordsmith name “Kanemoto” lasted 27th generations from the Muromachi period (early 16th century) to the Heisei period (modern-day). It is said the most skilled Kanemoto of all is the second-gen, also known as Magoroku, who was one of the most famous MINO swordsmiths from the Muromachi period. He forged swords in the Mino province, which is renowned for a particular sword style called MINO-DEN. Each generation was good at creating swords with Sanbon Sugi tempering line (Hamon in Japanese). Sanbon Sugi tempering line resembles a small cedar tree/forest growing horizontally. Highly refined craftsmanship have been passed down for many generations.
About MINO DEN
MINO-DEN exceedingly prospered during Sengoku Jidai (Warring States period) due to the high demand for weapons. And the location of Mino province beat others. Akechi Mitsuhide controlled Mino province, and Nobunaga Oda ruled Owari province. Tokugawa Ieyasu was the lord of Suruga (Neighboring areas). There was high demand from those powerful feudal lords and their retainers.
Furthermore, so many wars occurred between the Kanto region and the Kyoto area. Mino is located in the middle, making feudal lords feel convenient to order swords from MINO-DEN. The blades forged in Mino provinces also had the reputation of their practical design and sharpness. Many feudal lords demanded swords forged in the Mino province. This highly skilled sword-forging technique has been passed down for generations. The smith’s name “Kanemoto” was one of the most famous even after the warring state ended.
You can see interesting Kissaki (tip of the blade) called
Shobu Zukuri (菖蒲造り)
on this Katana blade. There is no Yokote on this blade. Yokote is the borderline between the tip and cutting edge. We are confident you will appreciate the elegant look of this blade.
What is Daisho?
Daisho is a pair of two Japanese swords Samurai carried. During the Edo period, having Daisho in public places was considered social status for Samurai. Furthermore, Samurai were required to wear them under the law back then. Daisho is written as 大=Big and 小=Small. Dai part means Katana, and Sho part means Wakizashi. We are confident you would find this pair of Daisho gorgeous. They have such a fancy appearance that we believe a high-ranked Samurai owned them.
Appraisal
This Katana blade is appraised as a Tokubetsu Hozon Token (特別保存刀剣) and this Wakizashi is appraised as a Hozon Token (保存刀剣). They were issued by NBTHK (Nihon Bijutsu Touken Hozon Kyokai:日本美術刀剣保存協会). These authentication papers were only given to authentic Japanese swords well preserved and high quality with artistic value.
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Please keep in mind that there are a couple of kitae Kizu on the blade of this Katana and Wakizashi. You will also find a minor Kitazu on the edge part. If you like to know the detailed condition, please feel free to contact us.
【Blade】
Katana
Cutting Edge Length(Nagasa)
:
63.9 cm (25.1 inches)
Curvature(Sori)
:
0.9
cm (0.35 inches)
Wakizashi
Cutting Edge Length(Nagasa)
:
45.4
cm (21.5 inches)
Curvature(Sori)
:
1.21
cm (0.47 inches)
Katana
Hamon
:
The crystalline structure which forms along the cutting edge of a blade as a result of the hardening process
Jimon(Jihada)
:
visible steel surface pattern created by folding and hammering during forging process
Wakizashi
Hamon
:
The crystalline structure which forms along the cutting edge of a blade as a result of the hardening process
Jimon(Jihada)
:
visible steel surface pattern created by folding and hammering during forging process
Kissaki
:
Kissaki is the tip of the Japanese sword.
Nakago
:
Nakago is the tang of the Japanese sword.
Japanese swordsmiths left the black rust on the tang on purpose to prevent red rust while the tang is in its handle. And t