This is an important and interesting special order wakizashi signed by Nobukuni Matasuke, dated August 1815, and made by request of Kameda Mitsusue. The blade features notare midare in konie deki with a bright habuchi, and the en suite koshirae was also made by the smith, showcasing his versatility. It comes with an NTHK/NPO kanteisho dated October 9, 2011.
Certificate reading — 銘 筑州信國又助
NihontoWatchBETAmei · Chikuzen Nobukuni · Shin-shinto · nagasa 38.18cm
The NTHK’s principal certificate, issued for a blade of considerable quality. It confirms a genuine signature, or, for an unsigned (mumei) work, records the judges’ attribution to a smith or school. The paper carries a detailed worksheet with a numerical point score.
The NTHK (Nihon Tōken Hozon Kai, the Society for the Preservation of the Japanese Sword) is the oldest of Japan’s sword-appraisal bodies, founded in 1910, decades before the NBTHK. After the death of its long-serving head it divided into two successor societies, the NTHK and the NTHK-NPO, both of which continue to hold shinsa. NTHK certificates are known for a detailed worksheet that records a numerical point score alongside the judges’ written opinion, and the society is especially respected for its attribution of unsigned (mumei) work.
Three day, no penalty, inspection on every item. Returns must be in the same condition as shipped. Actual costs will be charged on returned items. No restocking fee. If you did not like the item is a good enough reason for return.
This is an important and interesting special order wakizashi signed by Nobukuni Matasuke, dated August 1815, and made by request of Kameda Mitsusue. The blade features notare midare in konie deki with a bright habuchi, and the en suite koshirae was also made by the smith, showcasing his versatility. It comes with an NTHK/NPO kanteisho dated October 9, 2011.
Certificate reading — 銘 筑州信國又助
NihontoWatchBETAmei · Chikuzen Nobukuni · Shin-shinto · nagasa 38.18cm
The NTHK’s principal certificate, issued for a blade of considerable quality. It confirms a genuine signature, or, for an unsigned (mumei) work, records the judges’ attribution to a smith or school. The paper carries a detailed worksheet with a numerical point score.
The NTHK (Nihon Tōken Hozon Kai, the Society for the Preservation of the Japanese Sword) is the oldest of Japan’s sword-appraisal bodies, founded in 1910, decades before the NBTHK. After the death of its long-serving head it divided into two successor societies, the NTHK and the NTHK-NPO, both of which continue to hold shinsa. NTHK certificates are known for a detailed worksheet that records a numerical point score alongside the judges’ written opinion, and the society is especially respected for its attribution of unsigned (mumei) work.
Three day, no penalty, inspection on every item. Returns must be in the same condition as shipped. Actual costs will be charged on returned items. No restocking fee. If you did not like the item is a good enough reason for return.
