| Product No. WA-0737 藤原国包（十二代） | |
|---|---|
| Mei |
Fujiwara Kunikane（12th generation） Back: -- |
| Shape | Shinogizukuri Iorimune |
| Region | Sendai, Mutsu Province |
| Era | Late Edo Period（around Tempo Era 1830-1844） |
| Length |
45.2 cm 17.8 in |
| Sori (curvature) |
0.8 cm 0.3 in |
| Motohaba |
2.8 cm 1.1 in |
| Sakihaba |
2.1 cm 0.8 in |
| Munekasane |
0.8 cm 0.3 in |
| Status | Hozon Token |
| Certification Date | August 26, 2019 |
| Registration Authority | Miyagi Prefecture |
| Registration Date | October 01, 1954 |
| Jihada (Metal pattern) | Masame |
| Hamon (Temper line) | Suguha with Ko-gunome and Ko-ashi |
| Bōshi (Point / Tip) | Sugu Maru turn shortly |
| Nakago (Tang) | Ubu, Sujikai with Kesho file and a Kurijiri end |
| Mekugiana (Rivet holes) | 1 |
| Habaki | Copper with gold plate, Yujo file habaki |
Price |
350,000 JPY |
| In the Sendai Clan, which had a fief of 620,000 koku, many swordsmiths wielded hammers to meet the demand for military equipment. The representative swordsmiths in Sendai were those of the Kunikane lineage. From the highly acclaimed master craftsman, Kunikane 1st generation, this prestigious lineage passed down their family style to thirteen generations until the end of the Edo period. Based on the characteristics of the mei/inscription, this wakizashi was the work of Kunikane 12th generation. Kunikane 12th generation was the eldest son of Kunikane 11th generation, born in 1800, inherited the family headship in 1815, and passed away in 1848 at the age of 49. In 1844, he was appointed as the coordinator of the domain craftsmen involved in the production of swords and sword fittings, and twice forged Tachi to be donated to the feudal lord in 1829 and 1842. This sword is a wakizashi by the Kunikane 12th generation, who adhered to the traditions of Sendai Kunikane. It has passed the Hozon Token shinsa in 2019. |
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