2devnul Posted April 21 Report Posted April 21 Hello, I have this nice Tanto to offer. What makes it unique for me is its thickness and awesome Hamon. It comes with solid silver Habaki, Aikuchi Koshirae (Menuki also solid silver), Shirasaya and NBTHK. Silk white sword bag also included. Nagasa: 21,8cm Total: 40cm Blade weight: 183g Sori: 0 cm This blade is attributed to Ashu Sukeyoshi (阿洲祐芳) by NBTHK. Ashu is another name for Awa province (Today’s Tokushima prefecture). Sukeyoshi was active during the end of the Edo period- early Meiji era (Late 19th century-early 20th century). He first signed Sukeyoshi as his maker’s name and changed it to Sukeyoshi. We assume Yoshikawa Rokuro was his birth name. He was born in Awa province, and he learned sword-forging techniques from Bizen Osafune Sukenaga (備前長船祐永), one of the most famous swordsmiths at the end of the Edo period. After finishing the apprenticeship, Sukeyoshi returned to Awa province and served Hachisuka clan, the head of the entire Awa province. It is said that he forged a sword for Kondo Isami, a famous figure who belonged to Shinsengumi, a military unit formed as guards or Shogun at the end of the Edo period. Considering this fact, we believe the craftsmanship of Sukeyoshi was highly appreciated among Samurai at the end of the Edo period. Asking price 2500$ + shipment. Located in Poland/EU. 2 1 Quote
2devnul Posted April 21 Author Report Posted April 21 Hi, Some details as per valid PM comments. Moto Kasane = 8mm Saki Kasane = 5mm 4 hours ago, 2devnul said: He first signed Sukeyoshi as his maker’s name and changed it to Sukeyoshi. He first signed Sukeyoshi (using the kanji 祐芳) and changed it to Ashu Sukeyoshi (阿洲祐芳). 1 hour ago, Brian said: Nice control over the hamon there. You must admit it is quite unique for a Tanto, isn't it? 1 Quote
2devnul Posted May 27 Author Report Posted May 27 Hi, Apparently Shinsengumi commander Kondo Isami indeed owned a Katana forged by the same Sukeyoshi smith. Reference "Japanese swords and armors" book by Paul Martin. It gives a nice extra touch to this already unique (thickness and Hamon) Tanto. Don't you think? 1 Quote
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