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Description
This is an excellent Wakizashi of the early Edo Period. It bears the signature of Echigo No Kami Kanesada. Kanesada (I), a well known master was of the famous Kaneyasu Mon (school) and a student of Iga No Kami Kanemishi.
In his early life, Kanesada had no natural children. He had an apprentice (Sakakura) and he made arrangements to adopt him. When his adopted son became proficient in sword making, he was allowed to use the name “Echigo No Kami Kanesada II”. It is not certain if this Wakizashi is the work of Kanesada I or his adopted son Kanesada II. The work of both Kanesada I and II are rated “O-Wazamono” (Supreme Sharpness), and rated “Jo-Jo Saku” (Upper Upper Class), and in keeping with the style of Sukehiro. Kanesada II later changed his name to Sakakura Gonnoshin Terukane and became famous in his own right.
The sword was made somewhere between 1660 and 1670 and is in excellent condition with no noticeable flaws. It is also accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity by NBTHK which certifies it to be genuine. The COA is Kicho Token (White Certificate).
Measurements*:
Nagasa: 20.125″ (1 Shaku, 6 Sun, 9 Bu)
Sori:0.25″
Moto Haba: 1.0″
Saki Haba: 0.875″
- All measurements are in inches and are approximate.
This sword has Itame Hada (elongated woodgrain folding of the metal). The temper is made up of Nie (large grain) and in an irregular pattern.
The sword is accompanied by a white stowage case (Shirayasa) and has a gold plated 2-piece copper habaki.
Also included with the sword is a wooden box containing the cleaning oil, powder, and wiping cloth for the sword.
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Measurements
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