Yoshimitsu Tanto by Paul Chen (10" Blade w/ Aikuchi, Gomabashi, Shobu Zukuri)

Description: Hello, WTS an antique Paul Chen Tantō: The YOSHIMITSU TANTŌ(SH2098) This noble Tantō's name translates to "Light of Happiness" or "Universe" This lot is rare, especially in complete condition as shown with Tantō, saya, original Yoshimitsu crate cover, wooden crate, carrying cloth, and Kozuka (Side Saya Knife) as shown. It has been well kept in the wooden crate as a time capsule. This Tantō is discontinued and no longer available to public making it a rare offering for collectors. This Paul Chen Short Katana may be the only offering with a matching Kozuka. This handcrafted forged work of art has been carefully crafted with permium components with Japanese quenching giving a hardened crystal like edge while maintaining a soft spine. The Hamon is in Suguha style (stright.) Blade is signed and features a "Gomabashi" Horimono engravings (Side grooves). Demonstration from Seki Sensi below. He is a national tournaments champion in Iaido, 3 times over. He is curently 8th Dan in Iaido, 7th Dan in Jōdo, and 5th in Kendo. Additionally is the 22nd headmaster in Kobudo Asayama Ichiden Ryu. https://youtu.be/7N97qbIWqbk?feature=shared With crafting and attention to detail this good, along with with high quality components- This Tantō will only continue grow in value, making this an excellent addition to any collection and knife enthusiasts alike. This is a live functional Tanto made of forged T10. This is hand-forged T10 high-carbon steel blade that has been differentially hardened as there is a beautiful suguha Hamon with visible "Noi" present on blade. The fit and finish is very nice w/ Ray skin (Emperor Node on Samegawa) and Buffalo horn handles. This is in the aikuchi style, meaning there is no gaurd as the ancients knew a thing or two about functionality. *Modern Tanto designers also recommend no gaurd for full functionality. *The age of this tnato puts this right around the time as an artifact from the original Dailan Forge that was burned to the ground in March 2011. Can be an additional note to make item even more valuable to the collector. Please see pictures as they are part of the description. Additional Description Below: "Yoshimitsu, of the Edo period, was regarded as one of the three greatest swordsmiths of Japanese history, but his tantos are revered as the best. In Japanese society, gift giving was an integral part of proper etiquette and rewards for service were usually bladed weapons. For the Tokugawa family, blades by Yoshimitsu and his descendants were thought to be extremely auspicious. Our Yoshimitsu Tanto (SH2098) is made to honor this great smith by replicating one of his surviving blades. The forged T10 high-carbon blade, with its distinctive temper line (hamon), is superb. The tsuka is ray skin (same) wrapped and the kashira and kurikata are of buffalo horn. The kozuka and the menuki are decorated in the hollyhock crest (mon) of the Tokugawa family. The deeply lacquered scabbard with a Japanese cotton sageo complete this magnificent piece. Key Features: • Authentic Yoshimitsu styling • Forged blade with hamon • Top quality fittings Yoshimitsu Tanto Overall: 14 3/4“ Blade Length: 10“ Handle Length: 4 1/4” Weight: 8oz Thickness at Guard: .225 Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece." Any questions, please ask! Thanks for looking. *Ships USPS Priority soon as payment made.*Buyer responsible for all applicable local and state laws.*All Sales Final, Sold as is

Price: 2500 USD

Location: Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-11-28T04:41:00.000Z

Shipping Cost: 30 USD