Unmarked short sword (Aikuchi) with Shirasaya
Basic Information
Front side: Unmarked (Nagafune Tadamitsu)
Inscription on the back: Unmarked
Type: Short sword (Aikuchi)
Mount: With white scabbard
Period: Unknown
Dimensions and weight
Blade length: 19.4 cm
Width at Hamachi / Moto-Haba: 22.6 mm
Thickness at Moto-Kasane: 7.5 mm
Curve / SORI: 0.0 cm (flat)
Width at Kissaki / Saki-Haba: 10.4 mm
Thickness at Saki-Kasane: 2.7 mm
Mekugi-ana: 2 pieces
With Saya: 200g
Blade only: 160 g
Basic Information
Front side: Unmarked (Nagafune Tadamitsu)
Inscription on the back: Unmarked
Type: Short sword (Aikuchi)
Mount: With white scabbard
Period: Unknown
Dimensions and weight
Blade length: 19.4 cm
Width at Hamachi / Moto-Haba: 22.6 mm
Thickness at Moto-Kasane: 7.5 mm
Curve / SORI: 0.0 cm (flat)
Width at Kissaki / Saki-Haba: 10.4 mm
Thickness at Saki-Kasane: 2.7 mm
Mekugi-ana: 2 pieces
With Saya: 200g
Blade only: 160 g
Basic Information
Front side: Unmarked (Nagafune Tadamitsu)
Inscription on the back: Unmarked
Type: Short sword (Aikuchi)
Mount: With white scabbard
Period: Unknown
Dimensions and weight
Blade length: 19.4 cm
Width at Hamachi / Moto-Haba: 22.6 mm
Thickness at Moto-Kasane: 7.5 mm
Curve / SORI: 0.0 cm (flat)
Width at Kissaki / Saki-Haba: 10.4 mm
Thickness at Saki-Kasane: 2.7 mm
Mekugi-ana: 2 pieces
With Saya: 200g
Blade only: 160 g
Short Sword description
Although unmarked, this short sword is reminiscent of the style of Nagafune Tadamitsu. The blade length is 19.4 cm and the straight shape is characteristic of aikichi (short sword without tsubasa). The sword is solidly made, with a width of 22,6 mm and a weight of 7,5 mm, so it is well balanced.
It comes with a white scabbard, suitable for preservation and appreciation. The Aikuchi has a peculiarly simple beauty and is valuable for indoor display and as a collector's item.
Special features.
Unmarked, but in the style of Nagafune Tadamitsu: the swordsmith's skill can be felt in this piece.
Linear beauty: the warp-free shape of the design emphasises its functional beauty.
Solid dimensions and weight: Robust construction with an original width of 22.6 mm and an original weight of 7.5 mm.
Supplied with a white sheath: the ideal accessory to preserve and admire the blade.
Recommendations.
This dagger, although unmarked, is a jewel with excellent artistic and practical qualities. Its small but sturdy construction is attractive and suitable for collection and study. It is particularly well preserved with a white scabbard, making it safe for long-term ownership. Please welcome this piece of simple beauty and the traditional beauty of Japanese swords to your collection.