Wakizashi - Mumei(No Signature) - NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Certificate(Tadahiro) - Uchigatana Koshirae - Ubu Nakago - Shinto Era - Hokkaido 14963

This is an unsigned wakizashi that has been certified as Tokubetsu Kicho by the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords, both for the blade and the fittings.

The blade is nearly flawless, fully polished throughout, and in very good condition. The jigane features a slightly mottled ko-itame pattern with some mokume, and the jigane is well-developed, giving the ha a bold appearance. The hamon is a well-defined chu-suguha with a tight nioi-kuchi, showing kogome in places, along with koashi and yo-like patterns.

Although this blade is unsigned, in October 1969, the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords authenticated it as the work of Musashi Daijo Tadahiro and issued a Tokubetsu Kicho certificate. Musashi Daijo Tadahiro refers to the first Tadayoshi, who is regarded as the founder of Hizen swords and one of the highest-ranked master craftsmen in Japanese sword history. Tadayoshi changed his name to Tadahiro upon receiving the Musashi Daijo designation in 1624.

The koshirae features antique fittings with a rich patina, further enhancing the appeal of his work. It is a superbly crafted piece, elegant yet possessing a sharpness and tension. In November 1972, the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords issued a Tokubetsu Kicho certificate for this koshirae as well, making this a special set with Tokubetsu Kicho certificates for both the blade and the fittings.

Why not add this exceptional set, featuring two certificates for a late work by Tadayoshi—considered the pinnacle of Hizen-style Japanese swords—to your collection.

• Blade length: 46.6 cm
• Curvature: 1.0 cm
• Number of Mekugi hole: 1
• Sakihaba: 22.6 mm
• Sakikasane: 5.4 mm
• Motohaba: 28.9 mm
• Motokasane: 6.6 mm
• Signature: No signature
• Era: Shinto
• Structure: Shinogi-zukuri, Iori-mune
• Jigane: Ko-itame
• Hamon: Chu-suguha
• Boshi: Massugu Haitte Nakamaru ni Kaeru
• Weight: 500 g(blade only)/680 g(without Saya)
• Nakago: Ubu
  
• Koshirae: Light brown silk wrapped Tsuka with Kuro-ro lacquered Saya
• Original Registration No.: Hokkaido 14963

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