{"product_id":"authentic-shinto-era-wakizashi-for-sale-tomoyuki-nbthk-tokubetsu-kicho-certificate-tozando","title":"Authentic Shinto Era Wakizashi for Sale - Tomoyuki, NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Certificate | Tozando","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis highly prestigious and traditional wakizashi, featuring engravings that express the “mighty protective power of Fudo Myo-o,” was favored as the “ultimate talisman” by samurai as they headed into battle or to protect themselves from misfortune. It has now arrived in stock, complete with a substantial koshirae and a certificate of authenticity from Tokubetsu Kicho.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire blade has been polished and is free of any flaws, such as scratches, rust, or chips. The blade is engraved on both sides with a deeply devotional design featuring symbols and depictions of “Fudo Myo-o,” a deity of Esoteric Buddhism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the sashiomote side are carved Goma-bashi (Goma chopsticks), while the sashiura side features the Sanskrit character for Fudo Myo-o, Kurikara-ryu, and Kaenmon. Kurikara-ryu refers to the “black dragon enveloped in flames,” a transformed form of Fudu Myuo-o, and serves as a powerful talisman for “strong protection against misfortune,” “warding off evil spirits,” and “praying for victory in battle.” The “Kaenmon” is believed to be a simplified representation of the “kaen” (flames) behind Fudo Myo-o, symbolizing his “absolute wisdom and power” that burn away worldly desires and misfortune. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jigane features a dynamic pattern with Jinie marks on the Itame had, and Yubashiri patterns are also visible. The Hamon consists of moist niokuchi-style Gunome and Midare that evoke images of wild waves, and Tama and Yo are also present. The name “Tomoyuki” is engraved on the nakago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTomoyuki was a leading swordsmith of the “Takada School,” which was active primarily in Bungo Province (present-day Oita Prefecture). The school’s founder, a master craftsman who emerged during the Nanboku-cho period, studied swordsmithing in Bizen (Okayama Prefecture) and brought that knowledge back to Takada in Bungo, where he established the school; for this reason, he is also known as the “Founder of the Ko-Takada School.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe swords forged by Tomoyuki earned the high trust of samurai, who regarded them as “extremely well-suited for actual combat and exceptionally sharp.” Consequently, from the Nanbokucho period through the Edo period, successive generations of swordsmiths bearing the same name—“Tomoyuki”—continued the tradition, passing down his techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwordsmiths from Bungo Province (such as Yukihira and Tomoyuki) have a tradition of excelling at carving esoteric Buddhist and Shinto deities onto the blades. These swords were not only “practical blades that cut well” but also embodied the “powerful protection of Fudo Myo-o,” and were forged by the master craftsman “Tomoyuki”—the combination of these elements meant that, for the samurai of that era, they represented the ultimate “amulet for battle.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn April of 1969,, the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords certified this wakizashi as an authentic work by Tomoyuki and issued a Tokubetsu Kicho certificate of authenticity. In addition to the shirasaya, this sword is equipped with an uchigatana koshirae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scabbard is extremely heavy, weighing 510 grams on its own. It can be inferred that sturdy iron or brass fittings are extensively embedded not only in visible areas—such as around the kojiri and kurigata—but also beneath the lacquer where they are not visible. This ensures the blade remains steady when sheathed at the waist, and the weight of the scabbard provides stability during drawing. Furthermore, this design ensures the scabbard will never crack even if struck by an enemy’s sword, and protects the precious blade inside should it be accidentally dropped on the ground or trampled by a horse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is no exaggeration to say that this magnificent wakizashi is a masterpiece that truly embodies the spirit of the samurai. Acquire this “talisman for battle” and immerse yourself in the romance of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 40.2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurvature: 1.0 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of Mekugi hole: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSakihaba: 21.8 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSakikasane: 4.5 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotohaba: 28.7 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotokasane: 6.0 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignature: Tomoyuki(front)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: Shinto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructure: Shinogi-zukuri, Iori-mune\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane: Itame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHamon: Gunome Midare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoshi: Midarekonde Komaru ni Kaeru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 400 g(blade only)\/678 g(without Saya)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNakago: Suriage\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKoshirae: Light green silk wrapped Tsuka with Kuro-shime-lacquered Saya\/Shirasaya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Registration No.: Mie 23702\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/japanesesword.net\/pages\/antique-japanese-sword-katana-wanted-form\" title=\"Please contact us if the katana you are looking for is not listed here\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e if the katana you are looking for is not listed here.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOZANDO KATANA SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53401418039659,"sku":"611-ATQSWD-Mie23702","price":4200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0491\/2178\/8069\/files\/mie23702_tomoyuki_1.jpg?v=1781663725","url":"https:\/\/japanesesword.net\/products\/authentic-shinto-era-wakizashi-for-sale-tomoyuki-nbthk-tokubetsu-kicho-certificate-tozando","provider":"Tozando Katana Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}