刀 - 美しい刃文を持つ長尺の日本刀（拵え付き）- 玉鋼 - Japan - Edo Period (1600-1868)

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ITEM DESCRIPTION:

Comes with kimono or cotton bag. Comes with certificate of supein Nihonto. Comes with copy of Tokosusho.

A katana of distinguished quality and exceptional presentation, presented in a complete and harmonious koshirae of high Edo-period grade — an ensemble of the kind associated with the upper samurai class and daimyō households of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

The blade is of classical shinogi-zukuri construction with iori-mune (ridged spine), presenting a generous nagasa of 75.8 cm — substantial proportions placing this sword among the more impressive katana lengths of the Shintō era. The sori (curvature) is a notably shallow 0.5 cm, almost imperceptible in profile — a geometry characteristic of certain Shintō traditions where directness of cut was prized above pronounced curvature. The kissaki is of chū-kissaki form, well-preserved with a clean bōshi (point temper) returning cleanly. Two mekugi-ana (peg holes) are present, attesting to the blade's longevity across mountings.

The jihada (body grain) presents as a finely worked ko-itame with mokume tendency — the surface displaying the controlled, dense lamination of high-quality folded steel, with subtle activity (ji-nie) visible throughout the body. The polish is good and the steel reads clearly under examination light.

The hamon (tempered edge) is the principal glory of this blade and the surest indicator of its quality. It runs as a vigorous gunome-midare — an irregular pattern of rounded clove formations interspersed with rolling waves — exceptionally rich in interior activity. Visible throughout its length are sunagashi (literally "flowing sand": fine longitudinal streaks of nie within the temper line), pronounced ashi (foot formations descending toward the edge), and what appear to be kinsujihabuchi (boundary line) is luminous and well-defined, charged with abundant nie; the nioi is dense and bright. Such interior activity is associated with the work of masters of the higher Shintō schools — a category that includes such celebrated lineages as the Kotetsu, Sukehiro, Inoue Shinkai, and various Kyō-Shintō masters working in Kyoto and Osaka during the mid-Edo period.

The koshirae is a genuine ensemble of high Edo-period quality — a daimyō-koshirae in character, executed throughout with the refined materials and disciplined craftsmanship associated with the swords of senior samurai families. The saya (scabbard) is finished in a deep black lacquer (kuro-roiro-nuri) of fine quality, dusted across its full length with sparkling kinpun (gold powder) — the celebrated "gold dust on black lacquer" technique that gives the surface a softly starred night-sky appearance, catching and holding the light. This lacquer technique is associated above all with high-grade scabbards intended for ceremonial wear, and is the signature finish of formal daimyō sword mountings.

The tsuba (hand guard) is a substantial oval iron plate of mokko-gata profile, decorated in nunome-zōgan (gold and silver wire inlay) and high-relief work depicting aki-no-nanakusa (the seven autumn grasses) — a classical poetic theme of the seasons, executed with refinement: delicate blossoms in shibuichi silver and gold scrolling foliage curl around the seppa-dai. The lower portion of the tsuba shows a small hyōtan (gourd) motif in low relief. The overall character is that of a fine Edo-period work in the Higo or Mito tradition.

The menuki (ornamental grip fittings) are partially visible through the wrap as boldly modelled small figures in copper and gold — representing dragons, auspicious mythological subjects in keeping with the overall iconographic programme. The tsuka (handle) is bound in kuro-ito (black lacquered cord, possibly leather) in a tight ridged tsumami-maki-style wrap over the same, creating the distinctive ribbed black surface preferred for high-status mountings. A small gold kiri (paulownia) mon motif decorates the lower fuchi area. The sageo (suspension cord) is a substantial braided silk in mustard-gold (karashi-iro), tied in a formal presentation knot — the colour combination of black lacquer, gold dust, and golden cord constituting one of the most aristocratic palettes of the Edo period.

An Authentic nihonto japanese sword, difficult to find in Europe, without the consequent costs of importing from Japan or from Japanese sellers, which can increase the price of the sword by up to 30% and a months waiting for shipment and custom paperwork. A truly real nihonto to delight both new and experienced collectors.

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