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This piece is an unsigned Japanese sword of very high quality, with a blade that has a deep curve like a tachi.
The blade is well polished overall, but has the slightly coarse kitahada characteristic of works from the Koto period. The jigane is a mixture of mokume and itame, and the monouchi area in particular has active chikei. Yubashiri and other hataki are also clearly visible. The hamon is a fine, narrow sugu-ha with a nice scent, giving it a sharp appearance while also exuding a sense of elegance. Although the nakago is unsigned, the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords has certified this blade as the work of Naminohira, a swordsmith from Satsuma Province who was active in the mid-Muromachi period, and has designated it as a particularly valuable piece, issuing a special certificate of authenticity in October 1977.
Naminohira was a group of swordsmiths active in the Naminohira region of Satsuma Province, whose founder was Masakuni, a swordsmith who moved from Yamato Province in the mid-Heian period. His son took the name Yukiyasu, and the family became a renowned lineage that continued until the end of the Edo period.
The fittings are a mix of old and new, with the tsuba being an antique piece, while the fuchikashira and menuki are likely modern. The tsuka has been recently rewound, making it immediately usable for iaido or draw sword techniques.
This tachi, accompanied by the Tokubetsu Kicho appraisal certificate, is a very elegant and dignified piece. We highly recommend adding it to your collection.
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The quality of the blade and the simplicity of the shirasaya mount truly reflect traditional Japanese mastery. A beautiful and meaningful addition to my collection.
The natural wood finish and clean design highlight the beauty of the blade perfectly. Exactly what I was looking for.
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