Type :Tanto
Ubu :
Mei :: Morishige
Era/Age : Showa (1985)
Shirasaya, Koshirae or Bare Blade? : Shirasaya
Hamon Type : Suguha
Flaws : Light kizu
Sword Location : USA
Will ship to : USA, International at buyers risk
Payment Methods Accepted : PayPal, Zelle
Price and Currency : $850 USD
Other Info and Full Description :
Offering a very interesting special order shinsakuto Tanto for sale. This Tanto was created by smith Morishige in August, 1985 responding to a request made by a Mr. Yanagi Gado. The blade features a Suguha hamon with a very misty nioi-guchi. Looking at the folds in the blade is almost like looking at waves rippling in the ocean.
The habaki is solid silver as well, weighing a hefty 20.6 grams. The Mei is intricately carved and covers almost all of the Nakago in writing.
I’ve attached a translation below. Please see the imgur album for more pictures https://imgur.com/a/LGxmuoV
東海道清水住人、盛重作 – A resident of Tokaido Shimizu, Morishige made. 応好 柳雅堂氏 – Responding to the order from Mr. Yanagi Gado 家運長久 – Good future for the family 昭和六十乙丑年八月日 – Showa 60 Kinoto-Ushi year (1985), 8th month
Blade is in polish and overall excellent condition other than light kizu as depicted. Small ding on the shirasaya (also depicted). Asking $850 shipped