Sunnobi Tanto Aikuchi Koshirae Copper Kozuka Sendankizami Saya 千段刻鞘, Thick Blade For Sale

A REGAL SAMURAI DEVOTIONAL WEAPON: AN OUTSTANDING EDO PERIOD SUNNOBI TANTO IN DELUXE AIKUCHI KOSHIRAEDESCRIPTION OVERVIEW
This remarkably regal and commanding Japanese Sunnobi Tanto stands as an exemplary testament to the refined tastes and combative readiness of the Edo Period Samurai Aristocracy. Hand Forged from Traditional Water Quenched Tamahagane Steel, this exceptionally thick, heavy-spined fighting blade is housed in a magnificent, meticulously matching set of deluxe Aikuchi Koshirae fittings. Highlighted by a Sendankizami (Thousand-Step Carving) black lacquered scabbard and an exquisite Copper Kozuka utility knife, every element of this set speaks to the elite status of its original owner. Preserved in a high state of professional polish, this robust weapon represents a premier gallery quality candidate for any advanced weapons archives, institution or fine Collection East Asian Art, and discerning Collectors of Feudal Japanese Militaria.SPECIFICATIONS AND MEASUREMENTS
Form: Sunnobi Tanto (Elongated, stout short sword architecture bordering a small Wakizashi)
Cutting Edge Length: 12 1/2 Inches
Total Length (Tip to Top of Tang): 17 3/4 Inches
Total Length (With Tsuka Mounted): 19 3/4 Inches
Total Length (Resting inside Koshirae Scabbard): 20 1/2 Inches
Tang Structure: Mumei (Unsigned), displaying an unaltered, original Ubu profile with a single, clean mekugi-ana (peg hole). The traditional bamboo mounting peg fits snugly, providing a rock-solid, functional assembly.THE BLADE, METALLURGY, AND THICK CROSS-SECTION
Forged during the Edo Period (1603–1868), this blade embodies a rare intersection of sophisticated artistry and absolute structural lethality. The steel exhibits a massive, exceptionally thick spine (mune) and broad profile, engineered specifically to absorb high-impact forces and deliver devastating close quarters cuts. The masterfully treated steel displays a fine, tightly knit grain structure accentuated by a brilliant, mirror-like museum polish.The forging temper line reveals an exceptional Gunome Hamon, displaying a frosty, tight, and highly active up-and-down wave pattern teeming with visible crystalline activity (nie and nioi). This spectacular frosting sweeps uniformly through the stout kissaki (tip), showcasing the precise and unwavering forge control of the smith during the traditional water quenching process.THE FITOUT ARTISTRY: DeLUXE AIKUCHI KOSHIRAE
The mounting style of this piece is a textbook definition of a premier Aikuchi Koshirae. Designed without a tsuba (handguard) to sit entirely flat and flush against the Samurai\'s obi sash for a swift draw, the fittings exhibit a unified decorative theme.The black lacquered scabbard features a masterfully chiseled Sendankizami (Thousand-Step Carving) texture, presenting fine, parallel ridges wrapping the wood to provide a secure grip under stress. The metal appointments including the mouth collar (koiguchi), cord knob (kurigata), and scabbard chape (kogiri) all seamlessly match the exquisite floral motif seen on the hilt\'s fuchi and kashira. Tucked into the traditional hilt wrapping are high-relief Menuki ornaments shaped as stylized Samurai Warrior Fans (Tessen), adding a final touch of martial authority.THE COPPER KOZUKA AND HORIMONO BLADE
Slotted cleanly into the reverse channel of the Sendankizami scabbard is an intact, highly artistic Kozuka (small companion utility knife). The handle is executed in rich, heavy copper, displaying chiseled relief work depicting sweeping floral branches highlighted by delicate silver and brass overlay & inlay accents. True to a deluxe mounting set, the accompanying small knife blade features its own miniature, hand carved textual or geometric horimono down its face, complete with a visible, authentic temper line flowing along the reverse edge.CONDITION REPORT AND COLLECTOR\'S NOTE
Recently acquired from a premium private estate collection and presented exactly as discovered, this historical treasure remains in stellar condition for its age. The edge is crisp, the fittings fit tightly, the copper kozuka remains pristine, and the expansive blade polish allows for the unobstructed appreciation of the highly active gunome hamon. Representing the pinnacle of Edo Period Old World swordcraft and luxury presentation, this Sunnobi Tanto is an invaluable addition to any advanced museum gallery or private archive. All inquiries should be finalized prior to acquisition. RARE

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