Description

This is a tanto made by Kiyonao in October of Heisei 12 (2000). The blade was forged using old nails from the main hall of Hojuin Temple. Kiyonao's real name is Takashi Matsukawa, born in Nagano Prefecture in Showa 30 (1955). He apprenticed with Kiyomune Miyairi, the younger brother of Living National Treasure Shohei Miyairi.

短刀 平成十二二年十月日清直作之(松川清直) 二阡年吉日宝珠院本堂古釘以鍛之

短刀 平成十二二年十月日清直作之(松川清直) 二阡年吉日宝珠院本堂古釘以鍛之

Tantō

¥385,000

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Smith

Kiyonao

Era

Gendaito

Specifications

Nagasa

28 cm

Sori

0.3 cm

Motohaba

2.9 cm

Dealer

Samurai Shokai

samuraishokai.jp