(Koto) UDA TANTO (fss-629)
Mei: mumei
Date: KOTO 1400's
Nagasa : 12 1/4 "
Sori: 3.0 mm
Width at the ha-machi: 31.5 mm
Thickness at the mune-machi: 9.5 mm
Construction: hira-zukuri
Mune: iori
Nakago: ubu
Kitae: itame mokume mix
Hamon: midare
Boshi: maru
Condition: fresh polish
To start with this is a very thick blade and can be classified as an armor piercing blade. The work on this fine blade beautiful and it has a well carved horimono of a dragon and ken. For a koto blade it is very healthy. The hada is rich looking and very clear and well forged. The hamon has many hataraki in it. Ashi, sunagashi and much more activity can be found on this blade. The mounts are also in great condition and that says has gold mixed in the lacquer to add to its beautiful but tasteful look.
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KOSHIRAI
PLEASE NOTE HOW THICK THE BLADE IS!
PAPERS
NBTHK HOZON KAI
KANTEISHO
No. 3851564
1, WAKIZASHI
Mumei: (UDA)
Length: A little over 1 shaku 0 sun 2 bu
As a result of a shinsa at this organization, the above item has been designated a Hozon Token, and is confirmed as authentic.
March 19, 2010
NBTHK
This exquisite tanto comes in shirasaya, fresh polish, papers and with original mounts.
This sword is on consignment.
6200.00
Order number for this item is : fss-629
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