Nihonto Wakizashi "Fujiwara Tadayoshi" with NBTHK Tokobetsu hozon

Description

ITEM DESCRIPTION:

Comes with kimono or cotton bag. Comes with certificate of supein Nihonto. Comes with copy of Tokosusho. Comes with NBTHK Tokobetsu Hozon.

Documentation

• Documentation (Tokorusho)
  Signed: Ōmi Daijō Fujiwara Tadayoshi

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  CERTIFICATE – LITERAL TRANSLATION

  NBTHK Tokobetsu Hozon

  Signature: Ōmi Daijō Fujiwara Tadayoshi.

  Length: 1 shaku 8 sun 2 bu (slightly under).

  After examination by this association, this sword has been judged and certified as Tokubetsu Hozon Tōken.”

  Issued by:
  Nihon Bijutsu Tōken Hozon Kyōkai (NBTHK)

  Classification:
  Tokubetsu Hozon Tōken

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  Registration Paper (Torokusho)

  Type: Wakizashi
  Length: approx. 55.0 cm
  Curvature: 1.4 cm
  Mekugi-ana: 1
  Signature: Ōmi Daijō Fujiwara Tadayoshi

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  SMITH AND HISTORICAL CONTEXT

  Ōmi Daijō Fujiwara Tadayoshi belongs to the renowned Hizen Tadayoshi school of the Edo period.

  The Hizen tradition is characterized by:

  – Exceptionally refined jigane
  – Extremely tight ko-itame grain
  – Elegant and restrained suguha hamon
  – Formal balance and purity

  The title Ōmi Daijō reflects an official court rank, indicating prestige and recognition.

  Hizen blades are widely appreciated for their technical precision and clean, highly controlled workmanship.

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  TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

  Hamon:

  Elegant suguha, fine and consistent, with clean transition into the boshi.

  Jihada:

  Very fine, tight ko-itame, smooth and refined steel texture typical of high-quality Hizen work.

  Nakago:

  Well-preserved patina.
  One mekugi-ana.
  Signature clearly carved.

  Sugata:

  Balanced wakizashi proportions.
  Moderate curvature (1.4 cm).
  Properly formed kissaki.

  Condition:

  Good polish.
  Clear lines.
  No structural flaws visible.

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  SHIRASAYA

  Simple, well-fitted shirasaya.
  Satin-finished habaki.
  Conservation-oriented mounting.

  The austerity enhances the appreciation of the blade’s metallurgical quality.

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