“ This sword was just released on commission from a Private Collection. “
We have here an incredibly special blade with all the accoutrements one would need for a unique sword such as this. To begin with we have a fully signed Naginata with Tokubetsu Hozon papers. A Shinto Masterpiece this sword also has Shira-Saya with Sayagaki from Tanobe-Sensei fully translated in the text as well as the inscription found on the tang. This one of a kind sword also has a full set of koshirae with pole. There is a small amount of lacquer loss that can be seen in the photos. Signed with the Kanemasa full signature this Kanemasa was active from 1661-1673 according to Tanobe.

Fujishiro has this to say;
KANEMASA SHIMÔSA NO DAIJÔ [KANBUN 1661 ECHIZEN] SHINTÔ CHÛSAKU
He has the Gô of Hattori Kichibei, and is said to be the godai grandson of Seki Kanenori. He also lived in Ômi Hikone. (Wazamono)
Signature: SHIMÔSA NO DAIJÔ FUJIWARA KANEMASA

He is Wazamono rated as stated in Fujishiro.

The Hada is a brilliant tightly forged ko-itame and ko-mokume can be seen throughout. The hada has that slick oily appearance to the steel seen on the best of swords. No forging flaws are apparent on this blade as it is.

The hamon is also a sword lovers heaven. A brilliant Gunome-midare frosted with bright sparkling ko-nie. Glowing wisps of temper can be found hovering above the rolling gunome. There is much activity to enjoy with many hours of viewing and studying pleasure.

The koshirae is original to the sword but may have been mounted for this at a later date. There is much remaining of the Seashells suspended in lacquer found on the upper portion of the mounts. The blade cover is a fine black lacquer with the cross feather mon. The pole is of hardwood with an iron bottom piece. The habaki is a fluted copper in shape found on Naginata mounts with a brass ring to separate the lacquer from the wood.

The boshi is maru in finish and the Naginata-hi are filled with red lacquer with virtually no loss.

The yasurame is a cross hatched Seki style. This sword is ubu and signed on both sides. Translation can be found in the description.

We are extremely proud to offer this exceptional; complete package with High Papers from the NBTHK and Saya-Gaki from Tanobe- Sensei.