Katana - Tamba No Kami Yoshimichi 丹波守吉道

Name: Katana - Tamba No Kami Yoshimichi 丹波守吉道
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Katana - Tamba No Kami Yoshimichi 丹波守吉道
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Katana - Tamba No Kami Yoshimichi 丹波守吉道 (3^rd generation Kyoto)

Mishina School - Shinto – Kanbun Era circa 1660
With Shirasaya and NBTHK Hozon Certificate

Total Weight	1.030 kg
Weight without Saya	0.768 kg
Blade Weight	0.654 kg
Full Blade length (Toshin)	86.70 cm
Nagasa	69.90 cm
Nakago Length	16.70 cm
Sori (curvature)	0.63 cm
Kissaki Length	2.80 cm
Moto Haba	3.17 cm
Saki Haba	1.92 cm
Moto Kasane	A = 0.75 cm B= 0.72 cm
Saki Kasane	A = 0.49 cm B = 0.50 cm
Curvature	Tori Sori (Curvature on the 1^st Third) very low
Type Kissaki	Chu Kissaki
Blade Structure	Shinogi Zukuri (diamond shaped)
Horimono	On the face Omote: Kudari Tamaoi Ryu 降り玉追い龍 Dragon descending from the sky, and Bonji (Dainichi Nyorai and Fudo Myo) Ura: Sankozuka No Ken 三鈷柄, and Bonji (Bishamonten)
Mune	Iori Mune (triangular)
Hamon	Yakidashi at the beginning of the blade, then Sudareba active in Nie Deki
Hada	Ko Itame Hada
Boshi	Ko Maru Kaeri
Nakago	Ubu, Signed 丹波守吉道 “Tamba No Kami Yoshimichi” on Omote face, with Kiku (Imperial Chrysanthemum), 2 Menuki Ana, Classical form Futsu Gata, Yasurime Sujikai, End in Iriyamagata Jiri (dissymmetric V).
Saya	Weight 260g, Length 74.00cm, Saya shirasaya in Magnolia
Tsuka & Tosogu (Tsuba, Menuki, Fuchi Kashira)	- Tsuka: Weight 76g, length 20.6 cm, Shirasaya Tsuka in Magnolia -Habaki: Silver Habaki with oblique Nego Gaki all over the surface
Study & Team Review	The Yoshimichi 吉道 blacksmith line originated from the Mishina 三品 school in Mino, founded by Kaneuji 兼氏 in the 14^th century. This school was strongly influenced by the tradition of Soshu because Kaneuji was one of the ten students of Masamune. The Yoshimichi lineages of the Shinto era are well-known and well-known for the invention of the Hamon Sudareba 簾刃 using the pattern of the bamboo curtains, made from Sunagashi. The blade presented is a realization of Tamba No Kami Yoshimichi of Kyoto 3^rd generation. By his civil name Mishina Tokuzaemon, Yoshimichi 3^rd gen. was forging around the Kanbun era, circa 1660. He obtained the honorary title of «Tanba No Kami» in 1662 and like the Yoshimichi of Kyoto, he engraved the imperial chrysanthemum above his signature. We have few blades of this generation because he did not live long. Because of the excellence of its forge and their rarity, the blades of Kyo Yoshimichi 3^rd Gén are very appreciated by collectors. The Mishina 三品 School was imported from Seki (Mino) to Kyoto by Kanemichi 兼道 (9^thGen Kaneuji) in 1593, with his 4 sons, Iga no Kami Kinmichi (伊賀守金道),Echigo No Kami Rai Kinmichi (越後守来金道), Tanba no Kami Yoshimichi (丹波守吉道), Etchu no Kami Masatoshi (越中守正俊). This Mishina school in Kyoto, is characterized by 4 main currents, Kyo Tamba No Kami, Osaka Tamba No Kami, Fushimi Tamba No Kami, and Yamato No Kami. As mentioned above, Kanemichi’s best-known forging son is Tamba No Kami Yoshimichi 1^st Gen of Kyoto, who created the beautiful Sudareba hamon based on Sunagashi line overlay parallel to the cutting edge. Tamba’s first son No Kami Yoshimichi 1^st Gen became the 2^nd generation of Kyoto, and the second son, Mishina Kaneuemon, moved to Osaka to create the Tamba No Kami branch of Osaka as 1^st generation. This Osaka lineage was also excellent and had the honorary title of «Tamba No Kami» in 1644. However, unlike the Kyoto lineage, they did not engrave the imperial chrysanthemum. Finally, the second son of the 1^st generation Yoshimichi of Osaka also created his current under the title of Yamato No Kami Yoshimichi. This blade from Kyo Tamba No Kami Yoshimichi 3^rd generation is therefore a quite exceptional piece, and a perfect example of the achievements of this lineage. Embellished with Horimono (engraving) of very high quality, the rendering is sumptuous. These Horimono are not from this blacksmith because he was not used to make them on his blades. These are Horimonos added after to embellish this beautiful piece. Here are their meanings: Kudari Tamaoi Ryu 降り玉追い龍: Depiction of a dragon descending with the jewel between its claws. The return of the celestial dragon to earth bearing the jewel symbolizes fulfillment and enlightenment. The Jewel, Zuitama 瑞玉, allows the Dragon to return to the world of humans, to bring luck and make his wishes come true. Bonji Dainichi Nyorai 大日如來: Solar Buddha, Central Deity of Esoteric Buddhism. He sheds his light on the universe, drives away the darkness from attachments and brings the light of wisdom. Bonji Fudo Myo 不動明王: The Buddhist deity, the immutable master is one of the five kings of knowledge, associated with fire and anger, symbolizes steadfastness and unwavering determination in the face of obstacles, immutability. Sankozuka No Ken 三鈷柄剣: Double-edged blade with a Buddhist Vajra handle. This is Fudo Myo’s sword. It is used in Buddhist rituals. The Vajra handle represents indestructibility and the double-edged blade drives out demons. Bonji Bishamonten 毘沙門天: Buddhist deity, the King of the North is one of the four celestial kings «Shitenno». Protector of Buddhist law and prosperity, it brings success and wealth, freeing itself from materiality and temporality to better focus on spirituality. In Japan, he was one of the three Kamis of the war «San Senjin», with Marishiten and Daikoku.