BoJ Katana #010: Antique Tadayoshi 59807

BoJ Katana #010: Antique Tadayoshi 59807

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Antique Nihonto by Hizenkoku Omino kami Tadayoshi 6thgeneration. Made towards the end of the Edo period - amazing value with a breathtakingly beautiful saya.

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING: Shipped Directly From Japan and includes all relevant certificates of authenticity.

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Made in the late Edo period (approx 1781-1789), this antique Nihonto was forged by the 6th generation smith Hizen koku Omino kami Tadayoshi, young brother of 5th Tadayoshi and was a famous smith of the Hizen Nabeshima Domain.

A stunning example of his work with no battle damage, it has a clear and distinct straight suguha hamon on it's 2 shaku 3 sun 3 bu (27.5") nagasa blade and requires no additional polishing to appreciate its beauty.

Additionally, it comes fully decked out with some truly beautiful koshirae - from its rich copper, gold gilded 'Lion Dog in the clouds' tsuba and fuchigashira, to the golden Lion Dog Menuki - all designed to bring good luck and ward off evil spirit like a talisman. But the sword is taken to new heights with the amazingly detailed Lion Dog themed, gold leaf inlaid saya - a piece of art in its own right.

How to Use

This is a functional antique and you become it's new custodian. While it can certainly still be used for cutting, we recommend it is preserved for future generations and handed down as a family heirloom.
Blade Length (Nagasa): 27.5" (69.8CM), Sori: 0.6" (1.6CM), Motohaba: 31.2mm, Sakihaba: 22mm, Weight: 740g

Materials and Construction

Genuine Antique Japanese Tamahagane blade made in the the Edo period. Fully mounted with dark sea green silk ito over a full black rayskin wrap, copper with gold inlay tsuba, fuchi and kashira, brass habaki and seppa. Glossy black saya with gold leaf inlay pattern and matching sageo.
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING. Shipped directly to you by the current owner in Japan.
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