Lexvdjagt Posted June 10 Report Posted June 10 Mumei Kashu Sanekage Naginatanaoshi NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Nanbokucho period (14th century) Specifications Type: Naginatanaoshi wakizashi Nakago: O-suriage Mumei Period: Nanbokucho around Joji era Papers: NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Horimono: Bonji (very vague, almost polished away) Habaki: Silver layered Koshirae: X Nagasa (Cutting-edge length): Approx 47.7cm Sori (Curvature): approx 0.8cm Motohaba: 30.4mm Sakihaba: 29mm Kasane: 7.6 mm (Motokasane), 5.5 mm (Sakikasane) Description: Attributed directly to Kashu Sanekage by NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon papers in 2025. Kashu Sanekage is thought to have been the student of the master swordsmith Norishige. This Naginatanaoshi has an absolutely stunning hamon, with a beautiful layered hataraki, and jihada, mainly comprising out itame with some masame patterns. This naginatanaoshi has a wide mihaba, which is typical for naginatanaoshi made in this period. I believe this sword dates to around the Joji era (1362) within the active period of Kashu Sanekage. The sword has some kitae-ware in the hamon, and shinogi-ji. The overall sword is a great study example, which shows clear influence taken from Norishige. The images do not do the overall hamon activity justice, it is a wonderful piece. 2 Quote
Lexvdjagt Posted June 10 Author Report Posted June 10 PRICE: SOLD (EURO) Free shipping within the EU International shipping available (extra charge: €20–40) Express insured shipping (FedEx, UPS, DHL Express, etc.) Located in the Netherlands – Pickup available Payment Methods: Various payment methods are accepted, with bank transfer preferred. Please contact via PM to discuss payment options. Returns accepted Any questions are welcome. Feel free to contact me anytime. 1 1 Quote
eternal_newbie Posted June 10 Report Posted June 10 Many of the swords people describe as "a good starter blade" or "an interesting study piece" are mediocre, in poor health and polish, and generally don't really offer anything to be learned from by examining them other than the experience of holding a Japanese sword. This, on the other hand, is the kind of blade I would have loved to start with; a maker of high skill and renown (considered the intermediate quality step between Tametsugu and Norishige, and with many blades that have earned Juyo), in good polish and health, and with plenty of activities in the hamon and ji. A blade like this will continue to reveal its secrets as you get better at viewing it and understanding what you're looking at, and in turn will continue to entice you to develop your skill and broaden your knowledge. Good luck with your sale! 2 3 Quote
Marcin Posted June 13 Report Posted June 13 On 6/11/2026 at 8:22 PM, Jayd said: I’ll take it If You bought it please leave an info. Good piece. Quote
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