| Product No. WA-0825 （刀身銘）阿州海部住氏吉作 | |
|---|---|
| Mei |
（Sword blade inscription）Made by Ujiyoshi, Resident of Kaifu, Ashu（阿州海部住氏吉作） Back: -- |
| Region | Awa Province |
| Era | Late Edo Period |
| Length |
51.5 cm 20.3 in |
| Sori (curvature) |
1.2 cm 0.5 in |
| Motohaba |
3.3 cm 1.3 in |
| Munekasane |
0.7 cm 0.3 in |
| Status | Hozon Token |
| Certification Date | February 21, 2024 |
| Registration Authority | Osaka |
| Registration Date | January 24, 1956 |
| Mekugiana (Rivet holes) | 1 |
| Mountings | Koshirae-tsuki |
| Koshirae | Kaifu koshirae consists of birch bark saya |
| Koshirae Length |
71.2 cm 28.0 in |
| Tsuka Length |
17.5 cm 6.9 in |
Price |
500,000 JPY |
| Ujiyoshi ［氏吉］ lineage was a representative swordsmiths amoung the Kaifu［海部］school. From the Muromachi period to the Bakumatsu period, Kaifu swords featured katakiriha-zukuri. It was formally named the “Kaifu Hōtō ［海部包刀］.” Frontline commanders and soldiers used these swords in actual combat to construct or destroy bamboo fences, horse barriers, and disordered stakes. Most Kaifu Hōtō swords have their mei/inscriptions carved into the sword blade (tōshinmei). It is speculated that this was done because Kaifu Hōtō swords were designed for practical use, with handles securely fixed, allowing the inscription to be seen without removing the mekugi (pins). The koshirae/mountings for the Kaifu Hōtō wakizashi are called “Kaifu Kabamaki Saya Kōshirae.” Purely utilitarian and simple. Resembling mountain work hatchets, they are also called “Kaifu mountain hatchet” or “Kaifu battle hatchet.” This wakizashi is a Kaifu Hōtō by Ujiyoshi of the Kaifu school, housed in a Kaifu birch-wrapped saya/scabbard. A real and highly valuable one. Passed the Hozon Token shinsa in 2024. |
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