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The Hojoji School of swordsmiths was founded during the later Kamakura - Nambokucho period by Tanshu Kunimitsu of
Tajima province, northeast of Bizen . He has been traditionally regarded as one of Soshu Sadamune's top three students and
is considered a master at making nagamaki and naginata. This sword, originally a nagamaki, has been altered to be a katana
(nagamaki naoshi).
An attribution to Hojoji is synonymous with Tanshu Kunimitsu much as Shizu refers to Kaneuji. Many of Kunimitsu's works
have been altered from their original Naginata form to become katana and wakizashi during the Muromachi period.
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The oshigata from the Juyo Token Nado Zufu, 16th session (1967) shows a beautiful choji temper
similar to Ichimonji School work.
Nagasa: 64.5 cm
Motohaba: 3.0 cm
Sakihaba: 2.8 cm
Nakago: 17.3 cm
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- This sword acheived Juyo Token during the earlier period of NBTHK shinsa, many believe that earlier Juyo
have a higher status.
- Nagamaki naoshi from the Nambokucho period are unique and impressive remnants of Japanese sword
history. This sword retains a good length (64.5cm - still a daito) many nagamaki naoshi are wakizashi length.
- The boshi (tempering pattern at the tip) is very active and beautifully done.
SOLD
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