Tamahagane - Tsuda Echizennokami Sukehiro(津田越前守助広) - Japan - Edo-perioden (1600-1868)

【Why is Wakizashi needed?】
During the Sengoku period, the more heads of enemy generals a warrior brought home, the more highly regarded he was as a samurai.

On the battlefield, Katana was used to fight. However, it was feared that the blood and wear and tear of the Katana would deteriorate its sharpness if it was used to cut off the heads of enemy generals.

There, they used wakizashi to cut off the head and present it to the general.

The wakizashi had an important role in cutting off the heads of enemy generals.

In the Edo period (1603-1867), the Tokugawa Shogunate issued a law stipulating that the formal dress of a samurai was to wear a Uchigatana (刀) and a Wakizashi (脇差) as “Daisho Nihonzashi” (大小二本差し).

Daisho(大小) set of Katana(刀) and Wakizashi(脇差) is the formal attire of a samurai. If you have a Katana and do not yet have a Wakizashi, this is a good time to consider purchasing a Wakizashi.


【Summary】
Good Katana(Wakizashi) made byTsuda Echizennokami Sukehiro(津田越前守助広).

"Douranba(濤乱刃)", a unique Hamon created by Tsuda Echizennokami Sukehiro, was so widely loved and imitated by later swordsmiths that it took the world by storm and established an unshakeable position.

This is a great product for those who want to get a Wakizashi by a famous swordsmith at a great price.


【About Tsuda Echizennokami Sukehiro (津田越前守助広)】
Tsuda Echizennokami Sukehiro(津田越前守助広) is one of Japan's representative swordsmiths, with one piece designated as an Important Cultural Property and eight pieces designated as Important Art Objects.

Take a look at the history of Sukehiro. Sukehiro second-generation was born in Settsu Province in the 14th year of the Kanei era, moved to Osaka and became a disciple of the first Sukehiro, and later became his adopted son and took the name Sukehiro second-generation.

Tsuda Echizennokami Sukehiro is considered, along with Inoue Shinkai, to be the best of the Osaka shinto smiths. Especially, the "Douranba" Hamon created by Tsuda Echizennokami Sukehiro has had a great influence on many subsequent swordsmiths, and has become a representative Hamon of the gorgeous Midareba(乱れ刃).

The name of the inscription changed from "Echizennokami Sukehiro" to "Tsuda Echizennokami Sukehiro" in February of the 7th year of the Kanbun Era. He is ranked as a Saijosaku(最上作) in Shinto, and is regarded as a Owazamono(大業物).

【Blade/condition】
The condition of the Blade is generally fine, but there are some small scratches. Please check the photos. Hamon, the most distinctive feature of this sword, is very well shown.

Koshirae Full length: 71.6cm
TOTAL Length : 57.7cm
Blade length: 45.0cm
Motohaba : 2.9cm
Motokasane : 0.7cm
Weight : 0.4kg
Sori: 1.6cm

【Koshirae】
Koshirae condition is fine. Please confirm with photos.
The five flower pattern characteristic of Saya is present and shows well.

【Attention before bid】
This is a truly domestic Japanese sword that has never left Japan. When exporting, an export permit must be obtained. It takes about 20 business days from the time the buyer makes payment to the time the transportation process begins. This is because exporting Japanese swords requires permission from the Agency for Cultural Affairs.

Export of Japanese swords from Japan to other countries is restricted. Depending on the situation of the shipping company and your country of residence, it may not be possible to ship. We will of course do our best to send the item, but if no carrier is available, we have no choice but to cancel the transaction. (So far we have been able to transport them without any problems in most cases.)

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