Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Enju NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale 2025
Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Enju NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale 2025
Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Enju NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale 2025
Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Enju NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale 2025
Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Enju NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale 2025
Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Enju NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale 2025
Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Enju NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale 2025
Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Enju NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale 2025

Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Enju NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate

SKU: NIHKATNIH163758072
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$9,311.00 AUD
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Authentic Nihontō Japanese Sword Katana Attributed to Enju 延寿 NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate

The Enju school of swordsmiths from Higo Province traces its origins to Enju Taro Kunimura, believed to be the grandson of Rai Kunikiyo. This school flourished in the Kikuchi District of the same province from the late Kamakura period through the Nanbokucho period. The Enju school produced many renowned swordsmiths, including Kunisuke, Kunitoki, Kunitaka, and Kuniyoshi. These craftsmen are collectively known as the Enju school, and their works, bearing dates of the Southern Court, align with the tradition of being employed by the Kikuchi clan (Southern Court faction). The name Enju, meaning "prolonging life," was highly esteemed and often exchanged among samurai families as a symbol of longevity, similar to the Seki school's longevity.

Despite being heavily shortened, this sword maintains a robust presence with an extended kissaki. The kitae (forging pattern) features small itame hada with fine ji-nie and a prominent utsuri. The hamon, with a soft, floating feel, combines elements of a tight nioiguchi, small ashi, and slight midare, showing rich activity intertwined with the steel. The boshi is straight and ends in a rounded tip.

While the blade shows minor flaws and coarse areas due to its 700-year history, it retains its majestic form. The current condition reveals some light rust, but the blade is still appreciable. We recommend polishing to enhance the clarity of the blade.

Bare weight: 537 grams.

Nihontō Information

Name 名称  無銘（延寿） - Mumei（Enju）
Blade Length 刀長  二尺二寸九分 / 69.4 cm
Sori 反り  七分七厘八毛強 / 2.36 cm
Blade Width 元幅  28.3 mm
Blade Thickness 元重  6.8 mm
Tip Width 先幅  物打21.6 mm 横手位置19.2 mm
Tip Thickness 先重  物打4.3 mm 松葉先3.9 mm
Mekugi-ana 目釘穴  1個
Age 時代  鎌倉時代後期 The latter period of Kamakura era (13th-14th Century)
Certificate 鑑定書  保存刀剣鑑定書NBTHK HOZON TOKEN CERTIFICATE
Registration 登録  平成16年9月15日 神奈川県登録 Registered on September 15, 2004, in Kanagawa Prefecture
Included 附属 ・素銅地金着はばき (Copper Habaki with Gold Foil)
・白鞘 (Shirasaya Case)

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The Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (日本美術刀剣保存協会), also known as the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords, is one of the most respected organizations for Japanese sword certification. The NBTHK conducted a meticulous evaluation of this blade and determined that it possesses historical and artistic significance worthy of preservation. The purchaser will receive this original certificate.

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