Alex A Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 Its rare to come across swords for sale that were entries into the NBTHK sword making competition, this sword was entered in 2007. In hand, its a large sword, i would describe it as magnificent. The sword was bought direct from the smith by its previous owner, a well known collector here. Akamatsu Taro Kanetsugu is the current head of the Kimura Nippon Bijutsu Token of Yatsuhiro, Kyushu. His real name is Kimura Kanesada, born 1951. He is the oldest son of Kimura Kaneshige. He is recognised as a Kumamoto "important traditional craftsman". The tachi is large, it is signed and dated 2007. He made it at the age of 56. It was entered into the 2007 NBTHK Shinsakuto competition and received Nyusen-Sho. In hand, the quality stands out. Fine Ko-itame hada and a consistent hamon in Choji. See his other NBTHK results below. I'm confident any future owner will cherish this wonderful Tachi. Price is £5500 or best offer. That's a fair price for such a sword. Payment via bank transfer or paypal (buyer to cover fees). Folks are welcome to come and see the sword. Shipping likely to be with UPS, i will need to get a price for anyone interested. I am bad at photography, until i take some pictures i will use some by the previous owner. Type... Tachi Ubu.... Original condition competition blade, Mei... Higo Kuni Yatsushiro Ju Kanetsugu Saku Papered...Copy of Nyusen-sho, copy of Torokusho, and original statement/oshigata by Kanetsugu. Age..."Heisei ju ku nen ni gatsu kichi jitsu" (lucky day 2nd month 2007) Shrasaya.. With horn mekugi/mekugi ana, Comes with a bag made by the smiths wife. Total length 108cm Nagasa/blade length.. 78cm, Total length of blade and nakago is 101cm Sori.. 2.5cm Hamon.. choji Jihada...Ko-itame with Jinie Flaws...No, its a competition sword. Habaki..quality 2 piece with gold foil. Location..UK Plenty about the Akamatsu Taro smiths online. They make their own Tamahagane from Kumamoto river sand, their hada has a darkish appearance. Akamatsu Taro (japaneseswordhigotsuru.com) This is a robust tachi with finely carved Bo-hi. This sword would make one hell of an addition to any collection. Lots of information comes with this blade which is a nice bonus, ask for more details if your interested. 6 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RK OREGON Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 It's a very well made tachi. I visited the kimura family home 14 years ago. They showed me their workshop and their work, and talked a lot about their sword. It was very impressive. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okan Posted May 6 Report Share Posted May 6 Very nice sword Alex. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex A Posted May 7 Author Report Share Posted May 7 Thanks gents. Will add some information i forgot and some photos, did my best and as usual just took them in sunlight. Forgot to mention this sword was made with a Bizen influence. Its large and heavy, further measurements as follows. Not bang on accurate but close enough as used a tape measure. One thing i like about modern Shinsakuto. Your owning the sword the way it was made, without it having seen many polishes etc that effect appearance. Width at Habaki 35mm Width at Yokote 21.5mm Kasane (thickness of blade) at habaki, 8mm Plus donation to NMB upkeep if sold. 5 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katsujinken Posted May 7 Report Share Posted May 7 Really wonderful 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2devnul Posted May 7 Report Share Posted May 7 Perfect, just perfect... If only I could afford it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gokaden Posted May 13 Report Share Posted May 13 Nice jigane, I hear they make they own iron not using NBTHK Tamahagane and it shows on this blade I think. I have one blade on consignment from one of the brothers / sons KANETERU and it's a very solid and nice blade 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex A Posted May 14 Author Report Share Posted May 14 Thank you. Adam, good swords don't come cheap. I'm not wealthy either but don't think this sword is expensive.. Folks put collections together with various cheap mediocre swords that add up to a value far greater than what i ask for this sword. This is a sword, where you only need one sword. Competition entry so the smiths best 100% effort. Just to repeat, it does say BEST OFFER. I'm open to offers but don't have time for time wasters and silly lowball offers. Payment in £ Also, would prefer it if folks don't state "PM SENT" in this sales thread. Appreciate the comments, thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masamune Posted 8 hours ago Report Share Posted 8 hours ago I own one the work is fantastic I would love to buy a wakazashi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex A Posted 8 hours ago Author Report Share Posted 8 hours ago Don't remember seeing many waks by those guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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