This is a wonderful tanto made by Masahide of Owari province. This blade is fully signed and dated by the smith and also has fine horimono/carvings. The hada has running masame that is forged tightly. The hamon has good hataraki/activity and is in nie deki with some nioi mixed in. This very fine tanto also comes with original mounts that add greatly to this tanto. The scabbard/saya has very lovely lacquer work and is very elegant. The handle has a silk string wrap that is also original to this blade. This is a type of mounts/koshirai that is in the best Japanese style and feels very rich. This blade comes with two sets of papers attesting to the signature and quality.
- Mei: OWARI NO KUNI MASAHIDE
- Date: MEIJI SANNEN HACHIGATSU HI (A day in August, 1870)
- Nagasa: 12 inches
- Width at the ha-machi: 31.1mm
- Thickness at the mune-machi: 6.2 mm
- Construction: hira-zukuri
- Mune: Iori
- Nakago: Ubu
- Kitae: masame
- Hamon: suguba
- Boshi: Maru
- Condition: Good polish
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KANTEISHO
No. 385332
1.Tanto
Mei: OWARI NO KUNI MASAHIDE
MEIJI SANNEN HACHIGATSU HI (A day in August, 1870)
Length: 1 shaku (Last two ji make no sense to me. However, the other origami says length is one shaku.)
As a result of a shinsa at this organization, the above item has been designated a Hozon Token.
March 19, 2010
NBTHK
Second Paper/Origami
KANTEISHO
236523
1.Tanto
Mei: OWARI NO KUNI MASAHIDE
MEIJI SANNEN HACHIGATSU HI (A day in August, 1870)
Length: 1 shaku
As a result of a shinsa at this organization, the above item has been designated a Tokubetsu Kichô Token.
March 25, 1972
NBTHK
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