An aikuchi
An aikuchi
Length of the blade 21.4 cm, unokubi zukuri, suguha hamon, itame hada, good state of polish, minor traces of rust near boshi. Nakago: ubu, one mekugi-ana, mumei. 18th/19th century.
Complete aikuchi koshirae of sentoku with crabs, rocks and grasses in katakiri, rhomboid menuki-mekugi of shakudô and silver. Elephant’s hair binding. Saya: fluted roiro, sageo, 19th century. Orange-coloured fabric bag.
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An aikuchi
Length of the blade 21.4 cm, unokubi zukuri, suguha hamon, itame hada, good state of polish, minor traces of rust near boshi. Nakago: ubu, one mekugi-ana, mumei. 18th/19th century.
Complete aikuchi koshirae of sentoku with crabs, rocks and grasses in katakiri, rhomboid menuki-mekugi of shakudô and silver. Elephant’s hair binding. Saya: fluted roiro, sageo, 19th century. Orange-coloured fabric bag.