{"title":"Nihonto for sale","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"mumei-rai-kunihide-katana-with-dragon-horimono-and-nbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-papers-kamakura-nanbokucho-period-early-14th-century","title":"Mumei Rai Kunihide Katana with dragon Horimono and NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon papers Kamakura-Nanbokucho Period (early 14th century)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMumei Rai Kunihide Katana with dragon Horimono and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTokubetsu Hozon papers Kamakura-Nanbokucho Period (early 14th century)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Katana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNakago: O-suriage Mumei\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Late Kamakura-Nanbokucho period (ca. 1300-1350 AD).\u003cbr\u003ePapers:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTokubetsu Hozon \u003cbr\u003eHorimono: Yes, dragons (one chasing a fireball) (both sides of the sword)\u003cbr\u003eHabaki: solid Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoshirae: Shirasaya\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications:\u003cbr\u003eNagasa (Cutting-edge length):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e63.3 CM (2 Shaku 9 bu)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSori (Curvature): approx 1.2 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShinogi-zukuri\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttributed to den Rai Kunihide by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTokubetsu Hozon papers in 2023.  Rai Kunihide is allegedly the son of Rai Kunitsugu, the master swordsmith who is also thought of as one of Masamune's students. Rai Kunitsugu implemented some Soshu elements into the Rai school, which traditionally is a Yamashiro-den school. Rai Kunihide has only a few signed works recorded, which consist of two tachi and three yari. Works made by Rai Kunihide show similarity to his master, Rai Kunitsugu. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erarely attributes a mumei sword directly to Rai Kunihide; there are, in total, very few mumei swords that have been attributed to (den) Rai Kunihide, which causes Rai Kunihide swords to rarely come to the market. Most likely because there is not a lot known about Rai Kunihide, and direct attribution is only made in cases where a sword exhibits a certain mix of Soshu-den and Yamashiro-den, with, of course, the typical Rai hada. Rai Kunihide allegedly had a son Rai Hidetsugu, who only has a few existing works, which has led some speculation that Rai Kunihide and Hidetsugu were the same person. This Katana has a mostly suguha hamon, with some stunning layered hataraki, especially going towards the kissaki, with the typical Rai school itame hada, which is nicely visible, but without a lot of shingane that is commonly seen on Rai school swords. And stunning nie that really reminds me personally of some Naoe Shizu work I have seen. The sword also has two horimono of dragons with one chasing a fireball, on the ji, this is on both the omote and ura of the sword. Important to note is that they are not precisely mirrored; one goes slightly below the habaki, while the other stays well above the habaki. It is, in my opinion, very well executed and overall a good addition to the sword. What needs to be added is that this horimono was not present on the sword when it was forged; it was later applied. Seeing as it is not worn, it is likely not very old. The overall condition of the sword is quite good, with a few small kitae-ware that overall do not distract from the quality of the sword. Overall, a stunning Rai school katana in shirasaya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Disclaimer: The overview image has its background removed, which can create some slight artefacting around the cutting edge. There is no damage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto the cutting edge or kissaki.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Token Oranda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57835185111423,"sku":null,"price":5900.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/4435\/4431\/files\/Overview.png?v=1782400060"},{"product_id":"mumei-uda-kunimune-katana-with-koshirae-and-shirasaya-with-honami-origami-and-nbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-early-muromachi-period-1394-1428ad","title":"Mumei Uda Kunimune Katana with Koshirae and Shirasaya with Hon'ami origami and NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Early Muromachi period (1394–1428AD)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMumei Uda Kunimune Katana with Koshirae and Shirasaya with Hon'ami origami and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTokubetsu Hozon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eType: Katana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNakago: O-suriage Mumei\u003cbr\u003ePeriod:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eattributed to Ōei period (1394–1428AD)\u003cbr\u003ePapers:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTokubetsu Hozon \u0026amp; Honami Kisanji? documents attributing the sword to Naminohara Yasuyuki\u003cbr\u003eHorimono: Bohi\u003cbr\u003eHabaki: Copper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoshirae: Uchigatana-koshirae, with an overall blue and Buddhist theme, fuchi-kashira with a swastika theme, and a very nicely made tsuba. Overall, koshirae dates from the Bakumatsu period. Blue tsuka-ito.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNagasa (Cutting-edge length):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox 60.6CM (a little over 2 shaku)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSori (Curvature): approx 2.1cm\u003cbr\u003eMotohaba: 30mm\u003cbr\u003eSakihaba: 20mm\u003cbr\u003eKasane: 0.8 mm (Motokasane), 5 mm (Sakikasane)\u003cbr\u003eWeight (bare): 630g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShinogi-zukuri\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttributed to Uda Kunimune by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTokubetsu Hozon papers in 2025. Uda Kunimune is a descendant of the Uda school, from Etchu, starting in the late Kamakura period. This Katana has a slight notare-hamon with stunning nie activity with stunning crystallized structures. The Jihada consists mostly of Mokume and Masame patterns, which are nicely visible and very enjoyable. This katana has the overall typical early Muromachi sugata, clearly taking inspiration from earlier Nanbokucho work, with an overall wide mihaba. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKanteisho specifically attributes this work to the Ōei period (1394–1428AD). The sword has some light scratches, which are negligible. The sword includes an old wooden box with documents. I have not translated all of the documents, but there is one large examination paper, made by I believe Honami Kisanji, attributing the sword to a specific Naminohara smith. These may not be entirely accurate, but they are still a wonderful addition to the provenance of this sword. The registration number of the torokusho is also a 4-digit number, indicating so-called \"Daimyo\" registration. These documents may contain some extra provenance or information about this sword, but I cannot easily translate them myself. If anyone is able to translate certain parts that might be interesting from a historical point of view, then please message me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Disclaimer: The overview image has its background removed, which can create some slight artefacting around the cutting edge. There is no damage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto the cutting edge or kissaki. All images are taken by me personally. The overview image also has the reflection of my camera on the ura side)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Token Oranda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57835331584383,"sku":null,"price":4900.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/4435\/4431\/files\/Overview_54cc96ba-c42f-4f6f-9b79-4491e33343ef.png?v=1782403109"},{"product_id":"fumei-uda-wakizashi-in-koshirae-and-shirasaya-nbthk-hozon-muromachi-period","title":"Fumei Uda Wakizashi in Koshirae and Shirasaya NBTHK Hozon Muromachi period","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFumei Uda Wakizashi in Koshirae and Shirasaya\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHozon Muromachi period\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Wakizashi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNakago: Mumei\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Around the middle Muromachi period 1450-1500AD\u003cbr\u003ePapers:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHozon and old Kanteisho of a Nihonto study group, attributing the wakizashi to Kozori.\u003cbr\u003eHorimono: Bohi\u003cbr\u003eHabaki: Silver foiled\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoshirae: Yes, Wakizashi koshirae, late edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHira-zukuri\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNagasa (Cutting-edge length): \u003cb\u003e 35,7cm (1  shaku 1 sun 7 bu)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSori (Curvature): Very little.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttributed to Uda by the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHozon papers in 2025, sent to shinsa by me personally. This wakizashi has a suguha hamon with overall nice activity in the nioiguchi. The jhada consists mostly of ko-itame hada combined with some masame hada. The wakizashi has more of a tanto feeling, being quite slender. The sword has the remains of a signature visible, but the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ejudged the signature to be illegible. The sword is in enjoyable condition with only a few foraging flaws, but is in older polish. Overall, a nice wakizashi in koshirae for any collection. The koshirae is a nice wakizashi koshirae from the late Edo period. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Token Oranda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57835433492863,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/4435\/4431\/files\/Overview_2759e5fc-eb7c-4f34-b83b-2d5280bccd9b.png?v=1782405433"},{"product_id":"mumei-takada-muneyuki-katana-in-shirasaya-nbthk-hozon-late-muromachi-early-edo-period-around-1580-1620ad","title":"Mumei Takada Muneyuki Katana in shirasaya NBTHK Hozon Late Muromachi-Early edo period (around 1580-1620AD).","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMumei Takada Muneyuki Katana in shirasaya\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHozon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Katana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNakago: Mumei suriage\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Azuchi-Momoyama to Keicho period. (Late 16th century to early 17th century)\u003cbr\u003ePapers:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHozon\u003cbr\u003eHabaki: Gold foiled\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShirasaya\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShinogi-zukuri\u003cbr\u003eNagasa (Cutting-edge length): \u003cb\u003e 68,18cm (2 shaku 2 sun 5 bu)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSori (Curvature): approx 1.8cm\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSword description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttributed to Takada Muneyuki, from the Takada school, founded in the late Kamakura period. This Katana has a gunome-midare hamon with stunning overall quality. The Jihada consists mostly of itame hada, which can be nicely enjoyed as seen on the images. This katana has the overall typical early Edo period shape, but with 5 mekugi-ana, which gives the sword more of a late Muromachi Taira Takada feeling. The sword is in beautiful, enjoyable condition with nearly no kitae-ware. Overall quality can be seen on the images; there is some damage to the cutting edge under the habaki, as you can see on the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKanteisho as well. The sword comes in shirasaya, with a sword bag included. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Disclaimer: The overview image has its background removed, which can create some slight artefacting around the cutting edge. There is no alarming damage to the cutting edge or kissaki.)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Token Oranda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57835437261183,"sku":null,"price":2500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/4435\/4431\/files\/Overview_67b4344b-079d-470b-bb5d-bb93f646d947.png?v=1782405611"},{"product_id":"mumei-omiya-katana-with-double-shirasaya-nbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-73cm-nagasa-bonji-nanbokucho-period-14th-century-on-hold","title":"Mumei Omiya katana with double Shirasaya NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon 73cm Nagasa Bonji Nanbokucho period (14th century) (ON HOLD)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMumei Omiya katana with double Shirasaya\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTokubetsu Hozon 73cm Nagasa Bonji Nanbokucho period (14th century)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Katana\u003cbr\u003eNakago: O-suriage Mumei\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Nanbokucho around Joji era (ca 1362AD)\u003cbr\u003ePapers:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTokubetsu Hozon\u003cbr\u003eHorimono: Bonji (mostly obscured by habaki)\u003cbr\u003eHabaki: solid Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoshirae: spare Shirasaya with sayagaki, attributing the sword to Bizen Motomitsu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications:\u003cbr\u003eNagasa (Cutting-edge length):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e73.03 cm (2 shaku 4 sun 1 bu)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSori (Curvature): 1.52 cm (5 bu)\u003cbr\u003eMotohaba: 31.2 mm\u003cbr\u003eSakihaba: 23.7 mm\u003cbr\u003eKasane: 7.8 mm (Motokasane), 4.4 mm (Sakikasane)\u003cbr\u003eWeight (bare): 839 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShinogi-zukuri, Chū-kissaki\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttributed to the Omiya school by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tokubetsu Hozon papers in 2024. This sword is a high-end Omiya katana, with an absolutely stunning gunome-choji hamon with stunning sunagashi that has a beautiful layered look, and stunning jihada, mainly consisting of beautiful mokume patterns but mixed with masame as well. This Omiya katana has a typical Nanbokucho sugata with a wide Moto-haba and a heavy weight, combining that with the size gives a very powerful feeling. The boshi is midare-komi.  I believe this sword dates to around the Joji era (1362) of the Nanbokucho period. The mune has a homare-kizu (honor flaw) close to the kissaki. The homare-kizu does not detract from the overall quality or integrity of the sword's structure and is a testimony to this sword's history. The sword was polished in Japan by a very qualified polisher after shinsa, which leaves the sword in fresh and beautiful polish, ready to enjoy. There was also a new shirasaya made. The original shirasaya is also included. An old sayagaki on the saya records that at a sword appraisal meeting held at Yasukuni Shrine in 1909, the blade was attributed to Motomitsu of the Bizen Kanemitsu school. This attribution is likely not true. But still adds some provenance to this stunning sword. There are nearly no imperfections on this stunning Omiya katana; the forging is tight, but not too tight, which makes sure the stunning patterns within the hamon and ji can be enjoyed thoroughly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Disclaimer: The overview image has its background removed, which can create some slight artefacting around the cutting edge. There is no damage\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto the cutting edge or kissaki. 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There are areas where the hada is more dense, with mostly itame; there are some stunning parts where the sword shows nice mokume patterns, with thick ji-nie and active chikei.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hamon is a large notare-based pattern, with ko-nie and nioi forming a slightly subdued but well-controlled temper line (very similar to a wave). Within the hamon, there are ashi, ko-ashi, and yō visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bōshi is straight with a slight hakikake, which returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nakago is suriage. The blade is fitted with a silver habaki featuring a wave motif. The blade is in excellent condition; there are some slight imperfections visible on the images, including some damage to the mune (possibly Homare-kizu?).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKoshirae:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is mounted in a late Edo period han-dachi koshirae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Length: 94.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTsuka Length: 24 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaya: Black ishime lacquer with black lacquered horn kojiri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFittings: Matching set with nanako-ji and gold edging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMenuki: Shakudō with plant motif\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTsuba: Iron mokkō-gata with carved decoration and gold inlay \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe koshirae overall is likely a Bakumatsu period piece; the tsuka has been re-wrapped, so it does not preserve the original tsuka-ito. The tsuba is considerably older than the koshirae (in my opinion).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Token Oranda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57837708116351,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/4435\/4431\/files\/IMG_6321.jpg?v=1782416455"},{"product_id":"sold-out-mumei-kashu-sanekage-naginatanaoshi-nbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-nanbokucho-period-14th-century","title":"Mumei Kashu Sanekage Naginatanaoshi NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Nanbokucho period (14th century)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMumei Kashu Sanekage Naginatanaoshi\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTokubetsu Hozon Nanbokucho period (14th century)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Naginatanaoshi wakizashi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNakago: O-suriage Mumei\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Nanbokucho around Joji era \u003cbr\u003ePapers:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTokubetsu Hozon\u003cbr\u003eHorimono: Bonji (very vague, almost polished away)\u003cbr\u003eHabaki: Silver layered\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoshirae: X\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNagasa (Cutting-edge length):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox 47.7cm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSori (Curvature): approx 0.8cm\u003cbr\u003eMotohaba: 30.4mm\u003cbr\u003eSakihaba: 29mm\u003cbr\u003eKasane: 7.6 mm (Motokasane), 5.5 mm (Sakikasane)\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttributed directly to Kashu Sanekage by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTokubetsu Hozon papers in 2025. Kashu Sanekage is thought to have been the student of the master swordsmith Norishige. This Naginatanaoshi has an absolutely stunning hamon, with a beautiful layered hataraki, and jihada, mainly comprising out itame with some masame patterns. This naginatanaoshi has a wide mihaba, which is typical for naginatanaoshi made in this period. I believe this sword dates to around the Joji era (1362) within the active period of Kashu Sanekage. The sword has some kitae-ware in the hamon, and shinogi-ji. The overall sword is a great study example, which shows clear influence taken from Norishige. The images do not do the overall hamon activity justice, it is a wonderful piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Token Oranda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57837716603263,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/4435\/4431\/files\/Overview_3e8183e7-146f-4ac1-9cc3-2d1470b1c33e.png?v=1782416817"},{"product_id":"sold-out-mumei-taira-takada-katana-in-koshirae-nbthk-hozon-late-muromachi-period-ca-1570ad","title":"Mumei Taira Takada Katana in Koshirae NBTHK Hozon Late-Muromachi period (ca 1570AD)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMumei Taira Takada Katana in Koshirae\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHozon Late-Muromachi period.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTaira Takada Katana Mumei\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Katana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNakago: O-suriage Mumei\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Late Muromachi period (16th century AD)\u003cbr\u003ePapers:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHozon\u003cbr\u003eHabaki: Gold foiled\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoshirae: Mounted in a late Edo period koshirae. The saya features a rare shuro-nuri finish, made by mixing fibers from the surface of the windmill palm (shuro) into transparent brown urushi lacquer and polishing it to a smooth finish. There are some previous repairs visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications:\u003cbr\u003eNagasa (Cutting-edge length):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox 69.5cm (2 Shaku 3 sun)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSori (Curvature): approx 1.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShinogi-zukuri\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttributed to Taira Takada by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003e\u003cabbr title=\"Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai\"\u003eNBTHK\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003c\/abbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHozon papers in 2002. Taira Takada is the last stage of the koto Takada school, originally starting in the late Kamakura period. This Katana has a slight notare-hamon. The Jihada Itame hada, which are nicely visible and very enjoyable. This katana has the overall typical late Muromachi sugata. The sword has some light scratches, which are negligible. The sword is in older polish, but still very nice enjoyable condition. The koshirae is a beautiful addition to the sword, especially the saya. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Disclaimer: The overview image has its background removed, which can create some slight artefacting around the cutting edge. 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