KANESAKI

(Mino) Kanesaki

Tensho (1573-1591)  Late Muromachi

Mei: Mumei
Nagasa : 17"
Sori: 0.8cm
Width at the ha-machi: 1-1/8"
Width at the yokote: 7/8"
Thickness at the mune-machi: 7/32"
Construction: Shinogi-zukuri
Mune: Iori
Nakago: O-suriage
Yasurime: Takanoha
Kitae: Tight itame/Mokume
Hamon: Gunome choji
Boshi:  Maru

Hawleys:
KAN 2149

 

This koto late Muromachi blade is absolutely flawless and exhibits beautiful workmanship.  The Gunome choji is very high quality.  The overall appearance of this hamon is wonderful and has great work within the nio-guchi.  The hada is very tightly forged and looks milky and elegant.  The hada has a silky look to it and contrasts nicely with the hamon.  The polish is excellent and the sword does not need to be touched at all.  A koto sword of this quality and in this condition is enjoyable to study and own. 

  

 

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