This a great quality tanto attributed to Echizen shimosaka. The hada is very fine quality and tightly forged and has a milky look to it. The hamon is suguba and is in the style of fine Japanese understated taste with nice work in it. Good Horimono are carved on this beautiful tanto. Overall condition is excellent and flawless.
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DETAILS
NBTHK PAPERS
Mumei: attributed to ECHIZEN SHIMOSAKA
Length: Slightly over 9 sun 2 bu
As a result of a shinsa at this organization, the above item has been judged to be a HOZON TÔKEN, and is authenticated.
Maarch 29, 2006
NBTHK
This sword comes polished in a shirasaya and two part habaki and is accompanied with papers.