Description
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Comes with kimono or cotton bag. Comes with certificate of supein Nihonto. Comes with original prefecture certificate.
Blade
This blade, signed Hizen no Kuni Tadayoshi (肥前國忠吉), exhibits the hallmark traits of the Hizen tradition: a straight suguha hamon, visible hada (likely konuka-hada), and a balanced overall form. The polish allows for a good appreciation of the internal steel activity, and the mid-sized chu-kissaki with clearly defined yokote confirms the blade’s craftsmanship and age.
There are no structural flaws visible, and only light signs of wear consistent with age.
Signature (Mei)
The signature 肥前國忠吉 corresponds to one of the generations of the renowned Tadayoshi lineage of Hizen Province. The the blade quality suggests a middle generation, perhaps the 4th to 6th, active during the Edo period.
Mounting (Koshirae)
This piece comes in a complete traditional mounting in excellent condition:
Tsuka: Wrapped in black tsuka-ito over white samegawa (ray skin)
Menuki: Gilded, with a vegetal motif
Fuchi/Kashira: Black with floral design and decorative metallic inlay
Tsuba: Simple iron guard with aged patina
Saya: Glossy black lacquered scabbard with navy blue sageo neatly tied
Habaki: Functional plain copper
Technical Sheet
Item Detail
Signature (mei) 肥前國忠吉 (Hizen no Kuni Tadayoshi)
Nagasa 59,7 cm
Curvature (sori) 1.8 cm
Hamon Suguha (straight)
Hada Visible, likely konuka-hada
Koshirae Complete, black saya, black tsuka over white ray skin
Tsuba Iron, understated design
Menuki Gilded, vegetal motif
Fuchi/Kashira Black with decorative flower fitting
Habaki Copper
Torokusho number 長崎第7174号
Period Edo period (later Tadayoshi generation, estimated)
Includes the original Japanese registration certificate, confirming authenticity and increasing its value as a collectible and historical artifact.
Blade is in good condition due to aging just superficial scratchings as normal. Not hagire and not fatal damage, of course. This is a japanese weapon so have a real historical value. This is a weapon with centuries, not machine crafted so can be minor movements of saya, tsuka, tsuba, etc. Because of dilatation, humidity, etc. and little damages propers of his age like small rust, scratches, etc.
