Description

This is a hirazukuri tanto made by Kikuchi ju Koretada (real name Otsuka Koretada) in 2005. Koretada is a skilled smith from Kumamoto known for using self-made iron from the Kikuchi River and for his excellent cutting ability. The blade features a wide body, robust kasane, well-forged itame-hada mixed with mokume, and a sharp gunome-midare hamon with active workings.

Tanto [Kikuchi ju Koretada]

Tanto [Kikuchi ju Koretada]

Tantō

¥380,000

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Smith

Koretada

Era

Gendaito

Specifications

Nagasa

29.8 cm

Motohaba

3.18 cm

Sakihaba

2.7 cm

Dealer

World Seiyudo

world-seiyudo.com

¥380,000

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