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Antique Japanese Sword Wakizashi Signed by the third-gen Masatoshi with NBTHK Hozon Certificate 【Description】 Summary This blade was signed by the third-gen Etchu no Kami Fujiwara Masatoshi (三代越中守藤原正俊) . The maker’s name, Masatoshi, lasted four generations. Based on the characteristic of this blade, including the signature, NBTHK concluded that it was made by the third-gen, who was active during 1673-1688. The first-gen Masatoshi was the fourth son of Seki Kanemichi(関兼道). The generations of Masatoshi belonged to Mishina (三品) school and received an honorable official title of Etchu no Kami in their career. The firs-gen was especially active during 1600-1624. The founder of Mishina School Seki Kanemichi was originally from Mino province, exclusively forging blades for Shingen Takeda, a famous feudal lord. In 1593, he moved to Kyoto in 1593 by bringing his four sons, Iga no Kami Kinmichi(伊賀守金道)、Izumi no Kami Rai Kinmichi(和泉守来金道), Tanba no Kami Yoshimichi(丹波守吉道) and Echu no kami Masatoshi(越中守正俊) . Seki Kanemichi established Mishina school in Kyoto, one of the most prestigious schools in the early Edo period. The first-gen Etchu no Kami Masatoshi was known as Kyoto Gokaji(京都五鍛冶), five prestigious swordsmiths living in Kyoto in the early Edo period. It is said that the first-gen Masatoshi was the most skilled one among other brothers, and his craftsmanship was passed down to his son, the second-gen Masatoshi. The second-gen Masatoshi was allowed to inscribe a chrysanthemum emblem, which is the symbol of the Japanese emperor. His sword-forging technique was so great that the emperor licensed him to use this emblem, which was quite honorable for any swordsmiths. The third-gen was also allowed to inscribe this emblem. It is appraised as a Hozon Token (保存刀剣) issued by NBTHK (Nihon Bijutsu Touken Hozon Kyokai: 日本美術刀剣保存協会). This authentication paper was only given to authentic Japanese swords, especially well preserved and high quality with artistic value. 【Blade】 Cutting Edge Length (Nagasa) : 51.2 cm (20.1 inches) Curvature (Sori) : 1.0 cm (0.39 inches) 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 because it prevents red rust while the tang is in its handle. And the discoloration of the tang was created over time, and it is a great indicator for a Japanese sword specialist to estimate when the sword was forged. Habaki : Habaki is the equipment to make the blade not touch its scabbard inside. It prevents the blade from getting rusty and chipped. Authentication Paper : NBTHK Hozon Certificate for the blade (No. 331289) NBTHK , also known as Nihon Bijutsu Touken Hozon Kyokai (the Society for the Preservation of the Japan Art Sword), is one of the oldest Japanese sword appraising organizations in modern-day Japan. They authenticated the blade on Feb 25th in the 5th year of Heisei (1993). They appraised it as Hozon Touken, the blade especially worth preserving for Japanese society. The purchaser will receive this original certificate as well. We can also translate what is written into English and make a PDF file for your record if you request. Registration Number : Chiba 14451 The Board of Education in Chiba prefecture issued a registration paper for this sword. It is called Jyu Ho Token Rui Torokusho (銃砲刀剣類登録証). Bunkacho (The Agency for Cultural Affairs) acknowledges a Japanese sword with this paper as a work of art. The sword needs to be traditionally hand-forged and made of Tamahagane carbon steel to be registered in the system. With this paper, its owner in Japan can legally own an authentic Japanese sword. Based on this registration number, we will apply for its export permit. This paper will need to be returne

Antique Japanese Sword Wakizashi Signed by the third-gen Masatoshi NBTHK Hozon Certificate

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Antique Japanese Sword Wakizashi Signed by the third-gen Masatoshi NBTHK Hozon Certificate

Name: Antique Japanese Sword Wakizashi Signed by the third-gen Masatoshi NBTHK Hozon Certificate
Brand: 3rd Gen. Etchu no Kami Masatoshi
SKU: 498137
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