Lexvdjagt Posted June 10 Report Posted June 10 Mumei Uda Kunimune Katana with Koshirae and Shirasaya with Hon'ami origami and NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Specifications Type: Katana Nakago: O-suriage Mumei Period: NBTHK attributed to Ōei period (1394–1428AD) Papers: NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon & Honami Kisanji? documents attributing the sword to Naminohara Yasuyuki Horimono: Bohi Habaki: Copper Koshirae: Uchigatana-koshirae, with an overall blue and Buddhist theme, fuchi-kashira with a swastika theme, and a very nicely made tsuba. Overall, koshirae dates from the Bakumatsu period. Blue tsuka-ito. Nagasa (Cutting-edge length): Approx 60.6CM (a little over 2 shaku) Sori (Curvature): approx 2.1cm Motohaba: 30mm Sakihaba: 20mm Kasane: 0.8 mm (Motokasane), 5 mm (Sakikasane) Weight (bare): 630g Shinogi-zukuri Description: Attributed to Uda Kunimune by NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon papers in 2025. Uda Kunimune is a descendant of the Uda school, from Etchu, starting in the late Kamakura period. This Katana has a slight notare-hamon with stunning nie activity with stunning crystallized structures. The Jihada consists mostly of Mokume and Masame patterns, which are nicely visible and very enjoyable. This katana has the overall typical early Muromachi sugata, clearly taking inspiration from earlier Nanbokucho work, with an overall wide mihaba. The NBTHK Kanteisho specifically attributes this work to the Ōei period (1394–1428AD). The sword has some light scratches, which are negligible. The sword includes an old wooden box with documents. I have not translated all of the documents, but there is one large examination paper, made by I believe Honami Kisanji, attributing the sword to a specific Naminohara smith. These may not be entirely accurate, but they are still a wonderful addition to the provenance of this sword. The registration number of the torokusho is also a 4-digit number, indicating so-called "Daimyo" registration. These documents may contain some extra provenance or information about this sword, but I cannot easily translate them myself. If anyone is able to translate certain parts that might be interesting from a historical point of view, then please message me. (Disclaimer: The overview image has its background removed, which can create some slight artefacting around the cutting edge. There is no damage to the cutting edge or kissaki. All images are taken by me personally. The overview image also has the reflection of my camera on the ura side) 2 Quote
Lexvdjagt Posted June 10 Author Report Posted June 10 PRICE: €4900 (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. 3 2 Quote
Lewis B Posted June 25 Report Posted June 25 This would be a wonderful first blade for a new collector. Named smith with TH in very nice polish, and some historical documentation accompanying the package. 1 Quote
2devnul Posted July 1 Report Posted July 1 Nazi Katana! Jokes aside, another great sword from you @Lexvdjagt. In different times I wouldn't hesitate to buy it! Great package, plus Tsuba reminds me of Goto school, which is another big plus (and value if it is indeed Goto). You can be sure one thing, if I'm able to sell anything from my collection you can bet I will take that sword from you! Cheers! 1 2 Quote
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