Bizen Kozori Moriyasu O-Tanto, Nambokucho, Cheap

[Marius]

Bizen Kozori Moriyasu o-tanto or ko-wakizashi

 

Cutting edge : 35cm

Sori : 0.6cm

Kasane 0.8cm (massive)

Jigane: Itame with masame close to mune

Hamon: Gunome

Boshi: Sugu-komaru

Jidai: Nanbokucho era (Jyoji 3rd  year, February)

Signature:  Bishu Osafune Moriyasu, Jyoji 3 Nen 2 Gatsu bi(c1364,Feb)

 

MORIYASU (守安), 1st gen., Jōji (貞治, 1362-1368), Bizen – “Bishū Osafune Moriyasu” (備州長船守安), according to tradition the brother of Kozori Mitsuhiro (光弘)

 

Now the description and the catch (there is always a catch...):

 

This is an old and battered o-tanto, that has seen quite a few polishes.  Despite its tiredness it is still imposing with its thick kasane and stout nakago. It also shows how Kozori smiths have differed in their workmanship from the mainline Bizen schools.

 

Now, the flaws. A few centimetres above the hamachi there is an area of shimi (indistinct) hamon. I would say it is very very indistinct. The rest of the hamon is bright and beautiful. There is an area in the yakiba in the monouchi which looks like remnants of shallow rust dimples (no rust, though). I have shown it in one of the last pics. It does not really detract.

 

Although this is not a perfect sword, it is in polish (some scuffs and scratches, nothing serious), it is Nambokucho, and allows you to study Bizen Kozori work from the Nambkucho period. This is a weapon that has been made to do its job well. A great opportunity both for beginners who want something very affordable, yet with great hostory as well as for advanced collectors wishing to study Nambokucho Kozori work.

 

SOLD

 

In other words: you get this signed and dated old Bizen Kozori o-tanto for the price of polish, silver habaki and shirasaya, plus maybe a few bucks. 

 

As always, no fooling around (I like this sword too much), and no price cuts, sorry. A two instalments payment schedule possible for those who are short on money. Three days only. You know, you gotta be quick wit tarts   
 

[Kronos]

Very interesting piece, particularly because of the kasane which goes against every single book that states O-tanto from this period had thin kasane's. A point that continues to onfuse me as I see many with thick Kasane's (nothing like this though). I expect it to sell very quickly.

[DirkO]

Very very tempted. Not a lot is known about Kozori school, they're an undervalued/underappreciated lot. They made some really good pieces.

[Shugyosha]

Hi Mariusz,

 

PM sent.

 

Best,

John

[Marius]

SOLD

[DirkO]

Congrats John! Good thing too - I was really torn over this one, but I've already gone over budget with some other purchases recently :-) Thanks for putting me out of my misery!

[Marius]

SOLD, thank you.

 

Another tart gone...

[Jean]

Don't forget that Oei Yasumitsu has his roots in Kozori school

[Shugyosha]

Congrats John! Good thing too - I was really torn over this one, but I've already gone over budget with some other purchases recently :-) Thanks for putting me out of my misery!

 

Sorry Dirk, it was someone else...you've gotta move fast to catch one of Mariusz's tarts. 

 

Congratulations to whoever bought it - an interesting sword at a cracking price.

 

Best regards,

John

[Stephen]

posted at 3:18 gone at 3:54!! WTF, Brian we need a flying tart alarm to wake us from slumber....what did it sell for or is that privilege info for europe? 

[Alex A]

Mariusz, no new adverts allowed during working please...not fair...lol