{"product_id":"authentic-shinto-era-tanto-for-sale-mumei-tozando-2","title":"Authentic Shintō Era Tanto for Sale - Mumei | Tozando","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAntique Japanese Yoroidōshi (armor-piercing tanto), unsigned (mumei) — mid-Edo period — an exceptionally thick (over 1.1 cm) ubu blade — in a vermilion inrō-kizami period koshirae with the \"crossed hawk feathers\" crest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUbu, unsigned mid-Edo yoroidōshi with a massive kasane exceeding 1.1 cm · packed itame with ji-nie · a clear, nie-deki suguha · dressed in a high-toned vermilion inrō-kizami mounting bearing the Maru ni Chigai Taka-no-ha crest, with a maple-maki-e kozuka\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cem\u003eubu\u003c\/em\u003e (original-length), unsigned (\u003cem\u003emumei\u003c\/em\u003e) \u003cem\u003eyoroidōshi\u003c\/em\u003e (armor-piercing dagger) of the mid-Edo period, built with the overwhelming thickness and solidity of a \u003cem\u003ekasane\u003c\/em\u003e exceeding 1.1 cm. Freshly polished, with a solid, substantial feel in both width and thickness, and accompanied by an elaborate vermilion-lacquer \u003cem\u003einrō-kizami\u003c\/em\u003e period mounting, it carries the beauty and dignity of the martial arts into the present day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorkmanship and condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshly polished, the blade shows almost no faults — essentially flawless, with a ground and edge that are both exceptionally sound. The \u003cem\u003ejigane\u003c\/em\u003e is a packed \u003cem\u003eitame-hada\u003c\/em\u003e with fine \u003cem\u003eji-nie\u003c\/em\u003e, displaying the beauty of finely honed steel. The \u003cem\u003ehamon\u003c\/em\u003e is a clear \u003cem\u003esuguha\u003c\/em\u003e of delicate \u003cem\u003enie-deki\u003c\/em\u003e — a plain, robust, and sturdy finish that conveys the sharpness and high practicality distinctive of a yoroidōshi. The tang (\u003cem\u003enakago\u003c\/em\u003e) is \u003cem\u003eubu\u003c\/em\u003e and unaltered, unsigned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a yoroidōshi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the age when samurai fought clad in armor, the \u003cem\u003eyoroidōshi\u003c\/em\u003e was the blade used to deliver the finishing blow in close-quarter combat. To thrust swiftly through the gaps in an opponent's armor, it has a short blade length, a narrow width, and a heavy, notably thick \u003cem\u003ekasane\u003c\/em\u003e, giving it a cross-section close to a triangle — a form built entirely for penetrating power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eForm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a \u003cem\u003ekasane\u003c\/em\u003e exceeding 1.1 cm, this is an extraordinarily thick blade. Though of tanto length, the sense of weight and impact when taken in hand is in a class of its own, letting one fully feel the strength of the practical dagger on which a samurai relied as his last resort on the field of battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe koshirae\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dagger comes with a well-preserved vermilion-lacquer (\u003cem\u003eshu-nuri\u003c\/em\u003e) \u003cem\u003einrō-kizami\u003c\/em\u003e scabbard of deep, rich color. The \u003cem\u003efuchi-kashira\u003c\/em\u003e and hilt are set with the \u003cem\u003eMaru ni Chigai Taka-no-ha\u003c\/em\u003e (\"crossed hawk feathers within a circle\") family crest, with elaborate raised \u003cem\u003emenuki\u003c\/em\u003e. Since ancient times the hawk has been a symbol of valor, strength, and nobility, and was much favored by the samurai; hawk feathers were also prized as material for arrow fletching, and so were adopted into family crests as emblems of enduring martial fortune and the pride of a warrior house. A \u003cem\u003ekozuka\u003c\/em\u003e decorated with maple leaves in \u003cem\u003emaki-e\u003c\/em\u003e is also included, making the mounting as a whole a most dignified and high-toned ensemble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sound, freshly polished yoroidōshi tanto boasting the rare, massive thickness of a kasane over 1.1 cm, together with a high-grade vermilion inrō-kizami koshirae bearing the crossed-hawk-feather crest — a supreme piece that conveys the fighting spirit of the warrior house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tanto — yoroidōshi (armor-piercing dagger)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature (mei):\u003c\/strong\u003e unsigned (mumei), ubu (un-shortened) tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e none\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-Edo period (attributed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJigane:\u003c\/strong\u003e packed itame with fine ji-nie; finely honed steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHamon:\u003c\/strong\u003e clear suguha of fine nie-deki\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length (nagasa):\u003c\/strong\u003e 23.6 cm \/ 9.30 in (7 sun 8 bu)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurvature (sori):\u003c\/strong\u003e none (mu-sori)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth at base (motohaba):\u003c\/strong\u003e 23.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness at base (motokasane):\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.5 mm (exceptionally thick, over 1.1 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight (blade only):\u003c\/strong\u003e 240 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight (without scabbard):\u003c\/strong\u003e 380 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e freshly polished, essentially flawless; ji and ha very sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e vermilion (shu-nuri) inrō-kizami koshirae with the Maru ni Chigai Taka-no-ha crest on fuchi-kashira, raised menuki, and a maple-maki-e kozuka\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTorokushō (Japanese registration) No.:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tokyo 60135\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tozando Katana Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53600867254635,"sku":"611-ATQSWD-tokyo60135","price":590000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0491\/2178\/8069\/files\/tokyo60135_mumei_1.jpg?v=1784857347","url":"https:\/\/japanesesword.net\/products\/authentic-shinto-era-tanto-for-sale-mumei-tozando-2","provider":"Tozando Katana Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}