Antique Nihonto Katana Signed by Kanezumi NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate

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Authentic Nihontō Japanese Sword Katana Signed by Kanezumi 兼住 NBTHK HOZON TŌKEN Certificate 

This is a work by 兼住 (Kanezumi) who was active in 関 (Seki) during the Kan'ei period of the early Edo era. The sword features a shallow curvature with a notable difference in width between the base and tip, displaying a progressive transition to the Kanbun Shinto style. Despite being shortened by about an inch, it retains a solid and imposing signature. The steel is well-forged with a strong masame in the mokume hada, and features ji-nie and occasional areas of prominent grain. The hamon is a bright and clear suguha, with the blade edge appearing to be enveloped by evenly sized ko-nie. The boshi is straight with a rounded return.

When held, the sword feels lightweight and balanced towards the hand, making one-handed operation easy. The tang bears the Shiga Prefecture stamp on the reverse side, indicating its historical management and documentation value since the Meiji period.

  • There is an embedded iron piece on the front of the tang.

The accompanying koshirae was newly made with great attention to detail by an enthusiast. The fuchi-gashira and tsuba feature a wave and plover design, with the tsuba signed 江府住利政 (Gofu ju Toshimasa). The saya is robustly lacquered with a black stone texture, and the seppa are crafted with a stylish bamboo joint pattern. Naturally, there is no looseness in the hilt, making it an enjoyable piece both internally and externally.

Bare weight: 646 grams. Weight with koshirae and without saya: 889 grams.

Nihontō Information

Name 名称
 兼住 - Kanezumi
Blade Length 刀長  二尺二寸七分四厘強 / 68.92 cm
Sori 反り  三分八厘強 / 1.18 cm
Blade Width 元幅  29.5 mm
Blade Thickness 元重  6.6 mm
Tip Width 先幅  物打24.4 mm 横手位置20.5 mm
Tip Thickness 先重  物打4.4 mm 松葉位置4.4 mm
Mekugi-ana 目釘穴  2個
Age 時代  江戸前期寛永頃(1624~) - The early period of Edo era - 17th century
Certificate 鑑定書  保存刀剣鑑定書(NBTHK HOZON TŌKEN Certificate)
Registration 登録  昭和58年7月18日 (July 18, 1983) 富山県登録 (Toyama Prefecture Registration)
Included 附属 黒石目塗鞘打刀拵 (Kuro-ishime nuri saya uchigatana koshirae / Black stone texture lacquered scabbard with fittings)
銀はばき (Silver habaki)

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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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