Uda school originated in Yamato province and was founded by Kunimitsu. His son Kunifusa learned under Norishige that produced a different style of jitetsu by mixing hard and soft iron. This is called matsukawa-hada or norishige-hada. The hada on these swords is generally course in areas and is typical of the Uda school. In this tanto however it is forged tighter and is forged very well. The hamon has hataraki that are difficult to photograph. This fine tanto has no flaws and has some very tasteful horimono that add to it's subtle beauty overall.
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