Chikushu Ju Munehiro Gendiato Copy of Umedada Myoju

[Matthew S]

Type: Tanto

Ubu, Suriage or O-Suriage : Ubu

Mei : (Mumei, Signature) :  Signed to replicate the original sword. 

Papered or not and by whom? : No

Era/Age : Showa 57 (1982)

Shirasaya, Koshirae or Bare Blade? : Shirasaya with sword bag

Nagasa/Blade Length : 25.9 cm (10.2 in)

Sori : 0.2 cm (0.1 in)

Hamon Type : Nie-deki gunome midare

Jihada : Fine itame 

Other Hataraki Visible : 

Flaws : none

Sword Location : Tampa, FL

Will ship to :  CONUS and Canada

Payment Methods Accepted : PayPal and Venmo

Price and Currency :  SOLD

Other Info and Full Description : This tanto is a modern copy by Chikushu Ju Munehiro of a tanto originally made by in the early 1600s. This work is rated Jyojyo Saku for Munehiro. The hamon is nie-deki with deep nioiguchi. There is wonderful activity in the jihada including fine itame. The horimono carvings of a dragon and Fudo-myoo are master works and seemingly identical to the original from which they're based. I have attached a black and white photo of the original for reference. 

[Matthew S]

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[Brian]

Is this Kata Kiri Ha Zukuri?
I've always found that interesting, one of my favorites.

[Matthew S]

Yes, it is Kata Kiri Ha Zukuri  

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[Matthew S]

This tanto is still available. 
- Matt

[Matthew S]

Sold on NMB. I'll make a donation 👍

[Brian]

Nice one! Darcy once told me that shinogi zukuri wakizashi are a dime a dozen....if you are going to buy shorter swords, anything unusual about them like this shape is a big plus when determining value and interest.