Ordering Number:23699

Wakizashi(longTanto) in Shirasaya

Signature:
盛岡住山口清房作之 Morioka ju Yamaguchi Kiyofusa saku kore
平成元年十二月二十六日　December 26, 1989
祝誕生小林修一氏五十五才
In celebration of the 55th birthday of Mr. Kobayashi Shuichi

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This sword is ranked as Jyo Saku for Yamaguchi Kiyofusa.

Habaki: Gold-plated single.
Blade Length: 32.6 cm (12.83 in)
Curvature: 0.3cm (0.1in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base: 3.3cm (1.3in)
Thickness: 0.6cm (0.2in)
Era: December 26, 1989
Shape: wide and thick hira-tsukuri long tanto
Jigane: Itame-hada
Hamon: Nie-deki, gunome-midare mixed with choji-midare, with active ashi.

Features: Yamaguchi Kiyofusa was born in Iwate Prefecture in 1932, and in 1966 he apprenticed himself to Living National Treasure Sumiya Masamine to hone his skills. He has since won numerous awards and was recognized as an Mukansa swordsmith. He also worked on a sword dedicated to the Ise Shrine. His style is close to that of his master, Sumitani Masamine.

AoiArt estimation paper
Whole Oshigata

*Please note: The price does not include shipping fees

Price:280,000 JPY-.

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