Kuniyoshi Samurai Sword Katana Edo period NBTHK Hozon

Kuniyoshi Samurai Sword Katana Edo period NBTHK Hozon

This blade was signed by  Kuniyoshi  who was active during the An-Ei era (1772-1781 Late Edo period. He was originally an apprentice of Yamashiro no Kami Fujiwara Kunishige, who belonged to Musashi Taro Yasukuni school. Based on the fact that Yasukuni belonged to Shitahara school, we believe Kunishige and Kuniyoshi also were a part of this school.

 Shitahara school had been the group of swordsmiths under the Hojo clan’s auspicious, powerful feudal line during the late Muromachi period. Most of the Shitahara swordsmith’s real sir name was Yamamoto. After the Toyotomi clan destroyed the Hojo clan in the Azuchi Momoyama period, Shitahara swordsmiths served the Tokugawa clan. They were known as Okakae Kaji, swordsmiths exclusively working for a specific feudal family. They kept forging for the Tokugawa clan until the end of the Edo period.
This is a serious piece of work, blade is in perfect condition has a wonderful clear hamon.
Blade shows the outstanding quality of Mushashi swords.
Koshirae is showa period with nice silver mountings great in detail make this sword a piece of art.

This blade is appraised as a Hozon Token  issued by NBTHK (Nihon Bijutsu Touken Hozon Kyokai. This authentication paper was only given to authentic Japanese swords, well preserved and high quality with artistic value.
Excellent craftsmanship, this katana is a great value at special affordable price.

Nagasa      68.6cm
Sori           1.8cm
Hamachi             3cm
Kasane              7mm.2
Wide at the Kissaki    2.2cm
Saki Kasane   5mm
Mekugi hole   1
Late Edo period  1867