Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Kanekado NBTHK TOKUBETSU HOZON TOKEN Certificate

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Authentic Nihontō Japanese Sword Katana Attributed to Seki ju Kanekado 関住兼門 NBTHK TOKUBETSU HOZON TOKEN Certificate

In the swordsmith directory, there are four swordsmiths named 兼門 (Kanemoto) seen during the 新刀期 (Shinto period). This sword appears to be a work from around the 寛文 (Kanbun) era.

The tightly forged 地鉄 (jigane) is dense and exquisite, and one cannot help but be amazed at the impeccable forging without a single small flaw. The 刃文 (hamon) is a bright gunome-midare, with rounded yakigashira, and its low height difference gives it an elegant appearance. Fine sunagashi can be seen along the blade's edge, and the 帽子 (boshi) is slightly midare on the front and straight with a slightly round return on the back.

Though it has an old polish, both the foundation and finishing are well done, giving the sword a dignified appearance, allowing for a pleasant and refreshing appreciation of the steel and blade. The balance is exceptionally good with the center of gravity towards the hand, making it feel very light when held. Swords with shorter blade lengths like this one were often commissioned by higher-ranking samurai, and many excellent pieces have been preserved.

Additionally, the blade fits beautifully into a ready-made 鞘 (saya), allowing for the affordable production of a 拵 (koshirae). If desired, please feel free to contact us.

Bare weight: 665 grams.

Nihontō Information

Name 名称  関住兼門 - Seki ju Kanekado
Blade Length 刀長  二尺一寸五厘強 / 63.8 cm
Sori 反り  三分三厘 / 1.0 cm
Blade Width 元幅  32.5 mm
Blade Thickness 元重  6.9 mm
Tip Width 先幅  物打26.0 mm 横手位置22.4 mm
Tip Thickness 先重  物打5.3 mm 松葉位置4.5 mm
Mekugi-ana 目釘穴  2個
Age 時代  江戸前期 The early period of Edo era (17th century)
Certificate 鑑定書  特別保存刀剣鑑定書(NBTHK TOKUBETSU HOZON TOKEN Certificate)
Registration 登録  昭和32年9月3日 大阪府登録 Registered on September 3, 1957 in Osaka Prefecture
Included 附属 素銅地金着はばき Copper Habaki with Gold Foil
白鞘 Shirasaya Case

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The Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (日本美術刀剣保存協会), also known as the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords, is one of the most respected organizations for Japanese sword certification. The NBTHK conducted a meticulous evaluation of this blade and determined that it possesses historical and artistic significance worthy of preservation. The purchaser will receive this original certificate.

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