Nanbokuchō Tachi signed Kuninobu NBTHK Hozon

[Jussi Ekholm]

Well I have not really even thought about selling this sword as it is the best sword out of my 2 that I have. But Ray just happened to list a sword that got me hooked as I've been on a hunt for a wide sword, so I must think something in order to raise funds for it. So here will be a chance to get a signed Nanbokuchō period tachi in your collection. I have enjoyed this sword for many years and I am sure the potential future owner will too as this is quite nice and elegant sword with ver graceful sugata. Just to note if that sword that I am saving for gets sold I'll take this off from market. So this is a limited time offer.

 

This sword has NBTHK Hozon which confirms the signature, 国信 Kuninobu, the paper has Kuni fumei / province unknown and places this to Nanbokuchō period. The Japanese dealer put this to early Nanbokuchō in their sales ad but personally I might put this to late Nanbokuchō. Jigane is tight itame hada and there is one section that has o-itame hada. Hamon is suguha based midare with good amount of activities. It is bit funny how the Japanese dealer stated "there is a little hada-are" while in reality there is quite nasty looking portion that I will show in picture. Other than this flaw I think the sword is in very good condition for as old as it is.

 

The sword is probably a very slight machi-okuri but nearly in original shape. Fumbari can be seen at the base of the blade. The shape is very slender and graceful this is very light sword. Kissaki is quite tiny. Pictures will probably tell more than my words will. As this ad is done in bit of a haste after I got home from work I can't take any pics today as it is night now but I can take every type of picture potential buyer wants when I have time and daylight for it. So I'll use pics taken before.

 

Sword has shirasaya and nice gold foil habaki.

 

Nagasa: 67,2cm

Sori: 2,0 cm Koshi-zori

Motohaba: 3,05 cm

Sakihaba: 1,65 cm

Motoshinogikasane: 6,8 mm

Motokasane: 5,6 mm

Sakishinogikasane: 3,4 mm

Sakikasane: 3 mm

Nakago: 18,7 cm

Nakagokasane: 8 mm

Nakago sori: 0,4 cm

Overall curvature: 3,6 cm

Toshin weight: 574 grams

 

You can ask all the questions you like and I'll answer them as well as I can. I strongly believe this will be the cheapest signed tachi from Nanbokuchō period that you'll encounter in a long time, that is actually in good condition as can be seen from the pictures. I've seen few (by less known smiths) in quite bad condition going for much more than my asking price. I've had this with me in several nihontō displays and meetings in Finland, and I brought this to Sweden for NBTHK Scandinavian meeting few years ago. Kinda sad to let this one go but in order to gather up some funds for making a change in my collection it is a must.

 

Asking price: SOLD

[16k]

It is a beautiful sword, Jussi. I wish I had the funds because it would be a no brainer.

[Vermithrax16]

Two rare items offered up on same day. Very cool.

[Katsujinken]

Nice sugata. Good nakago. One could do a LOT worse for 5k.

[Brian]

Beautiful sugata, clear funbari, nice polish....without import duties this is a great deal for someone in the EU.

[Jussi Ekholm]

On hold

[Jussi Ekholm]

Sold

[Stephen]

Congrats to you both!