Brano Posted October 3, 2021 Report Posted October 3, 2021 I got an offer to buy a great koto blade so I have to say goodbye to the best piece in my collection Tsuda Echizen-no-kami SUKEHIRO 津田越前守助広. He was born in Kanei 14 (1637), Uchide town, Settsu domain, real name Jin'nosuke 甚之丞. He learned from the 1st gen. Soboro SUKEHIRO そぼろ助廣 to realize his ambition to be a swordsmith to obtain Echizen-no-kami 越前守 title in Meireki 3 (1657). He achieved success and won fame and in Kanbun 7 (1667), Aoyama Inabanokami Munetoshi 青山因幡守宗俊 (Karo top-ranking samurai officials) of Osaka castle employed him as a retainer with a 10 fuchi salary. At the age of 31st to 38th years old - from the eighth month of Kanbun seven (1667) onwards - he executed the dated signature of the ura side in grass script and applied a keshō to his yasurime and after 38 years old - from the second month of Enpō two (延宝, 1674), he executed the signatures of both sides in grass script His general workmanship transformed from Choji-midare of smaller clove in his early years then roundish gunome or gentle wave Suguha and surging waves of Toran-ba in his later age. He was a dominant smith in his time, has been highly prized as the most superior swordsmith to have a great impact on all swordsmiths in later ages. Died young in Ten'na 2 (1682), was 46 years old. The exceptional position of this swordsmith sufficiently confirms its ranking Fujishiro: Sai-jo saku Hawley: 100 Toko Taikan: 25 mil Yen Yamada Asaemon, who was the official sword cutting ability examiner and executioner of the Tokugawa shogunate, published a book "Kaiho Kenjaku" (懐宝剣尺) in 1797 in which he ranked the cutting ability of swords. The book lists 228 swordsmiths, whose forged swords are called "Wazamono" (業物) Tsuda Echizen Sukehiro received the second highest award Ó-wazamono (excellent) which only confirms his exceptional skills This sword is in the unique style of Naginata-naoshi Katana Despite much effort, I was unable to find a second blade from Sukehiro 2nd in this unique style Wide and thick, impressive shape from which radiates strength and respect Mei: Echizen no Kami Sukehiro Nagasa: 74.5 cm Sori: 1.8 cm Motohaba: 3.2 cm Sakihaba: 2.1 cm Kissaki: 3,3 cm Motokasane: 7.5 mm Nakago: Ubu, 2 mekugi-ana, zaimei Habaki: single silver with high quality shirasaya NBTHK: Tokubetsu Hozon Kitae is well grained ko-itame with ji-nie. Beautiful texture representing Osaka jigane Hamon is nie deki gunome midare toranba style continue from the hamachi to the Kissaki area The nakago bears the five character signature of Echizen no Kami Sukehiro, which was in use around Kanbun 6 ( 1666 ), the last year before taking up work at the Osaka castle. This sword is one of the first Works that he made in establishing his Toranba style and together with the unique shape represents an exceptional opportunity to own a blade from one of the best Shinto swordsmiths 32.000 EUR + PP fee or SEPA payment incl. shipping cost within EU Photos at Hi-Res are available here https://www.zonerama.com/Nihonto/Album/6268825 7 1 8 Quote
Kaigunto230 Posted October 3, 2021 Report Posted October 3, 2021 If youre saying goodbye to this beauty, then please post the photos of whatever piece you purchase! Absolutely amazing sword here. I LOVE the naginata naoshi style and wish I was anywhere close to being able to purchase this. Best wishes on the sale. Someone’s going to be a lucky new owner!! 3 Quote
Sunny Posted October 3, 2021 Report Posted October 3, 2021 That hamon is a show stopper and the polishing job is legendary. I can only dream of holding this blade. 3 Quote
Brian Posted October 3, 2021 Report Posted October 3, 2021 Agree. This shape/style is my favorite. What a beauty. Quote
DRDave Posted October 3, 2021 Report Posted October 3, 2021 That is a stunner. Best wishes on your sale and next purchase! Quote
ChrisW Posted October 3, 2021 Report Posted October 3, 2021 This has all the bells and whistles just about! It could only get better if it had a cutting test. Gorgeous hamon, stunning hada. Quote
Brano Posted October 27, 2021 Author Report Posted October 27, 2021 Offer for 28.000 EUR incl. shipping within EU Quote
Brano Posted April 14, 2022 Author Report Posted April 14, 2022 I recently sent the blade for new polish to Mr.Massimo Rossi, because the original polish was unsuitable for me In order to improve sales Today the blade came back to me and I must say that I thank the providence that the blade did not sell I end the sale and the blade remains part of my collection When I find the time and take new photos, I will publish what a sensitive and professional approach of a professional togishi can do This way too - Grazie mille Massimo 2 1 Quote
waljamada Posted April 15, 2022 Report Posted April 15, 2022 I would love to see the new photos. This blades form and hamon is just sexy for lack of a better word. 1 Quote
Brano Posted April 26, 2022 Author Report Posted April 26, 2022 Promised few photos after repairing an old polish Toranba present sea waves In the case of this blade, it is like a stormy sea in my opinion 2 3 1 Quote
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