Tsukushi Nobukuni Tanto
KK540
An ubu tanto, signed nijimei Nobukuni. Hirazukure, iroi mune, koshizori, (the majora curve at the machi), and a very slight sakizori at the very front of the blade. Two mekugiana, the earliest in style for mounting with the mekugi central in the tsuka ssen in Kamakura and early Nambokucho/. Bohi and soebi / futatsubi. Hawatare: 8 sun 4 bu 4.8 rin (25.6 cm / 10.078'). Motomaba: 1.5 cm Kasane: 2.5 mm. Weak suguba hamon, perhaps exposed to heat. Rolling masame mixed with itame. Clean, but needs a polish. In old shirasaya, gilt copper habaki.
Tsukushi Nobukuni refers to a prominent linage of Japanese swordsmiths who moved from Kyoto (Yamashiro) to theto a prominent linagea of japanese Swordsmithswho moved from Kyoto (Yamashiro) to the Tukushi region (Fukaoka / Kyushu) establishing a thriving school from the 14th century through the Edo period. They served powerful lords like the Kuroda clan, and are known for distinctive, often powerful sword styles and craftsmanship. Establish the "Nobukuni" name as a brand for multiple generations of smiths in Kyushu. $950
Nobukuni Early Sugataa
