A Rare and Elegant Wakizashi – Tameyasu (為康) (01-002)
Why Choose This Katana?
✅ Over 200 years old (Late Edo period)
✅ Rare deep curvature (A unique shape unlike typical wakizashi)
✅ Striking hamon and finely polished steel (Expertly forged and beautifully finished)
✅ Custom-ordered (chumon-uchi) sword (Individually crafted, not mass-produced)
✅ Suitable as a protective or omamori-gatana (A style favored by merchants and townspeople in the Edo period)
✅ Includes shirasaya (Ideal for preservation and collection)
Product Details
This Tameyasu wakizashi embodies all these qualities—a meticulously forged, beautifully polished, and historically significant piece that serves as both a functional weapon and an artistic masterpiece.
| Registration No. | Tokyo 184955 |
| Type | Wakizashi |
| Blade Length | 53.3cm |
| Curvature (Sori) | 1.5cm |
| Mekugi-ana (Peg Holes) | 1 |
| Moto-haba (Width at Base) | 2.9cm |
| Saki-haba (Width at Tip) | 2.3cm |
| Moto-kasane (Thickness at Base) | 0.65cm |
| Saki-kasane (Thickness at Tip) | 0.6cm |
| Weight | 499g |
| Mei (Inscription) | (Omote) 為康 Tameyasu |
Description
This exceptional wakizashi features a uniquely deep curvature, giving it an elegant and rare silhouette. The blade’s design mimics the length and style of a longer sword, allowing for easier handling. Crafted with great care, this piece was likely a custom-ordered (chumon-uchi) sword, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship and attention to detail.
The Legacy of Tameyasu – A Master Swordsmith of the Edo Period
Tameyasu (為康) was a swordsmith active during the Edo period (1603–1868), known for producing finely polished blades with striking hamon (temper patterns). His work reflected both artistry and practicality, making his swords highly regarded among collectors.
A Fusion of Beauty and Practicality
Tameyasu’s swords were often made as custom commissions, meaning they were not mass-produced but individually crafted to suit the needs of their owners. His work is recognized for its refined yet bold hamon, meticulously forged steel, and polished surface that highlights the clarity and structure of the blade.
Designed for Practical Use by Merchants and Townspeople
While samurai traditionally carried long swords, wealthy merchants and townspeople in the Edo period also owned wakizashi as a means of self-defense and status display. Tameyasu’s blades were made to be both practical and elegant, balancing ease of handling with the refined aesthetic expected of high-quality swords.
Superb Polish and Flawless Steel
One of the defining characteristics of Tameyasu’s craftsmanship is the precision of the polish and the well-defined steel grain (jigane). The blade’s structure is meticulously refined, highlighting the high level of skill that went into its forging and finishing.
A Protective Sword (Omamori-gatana)
During the Edo period, swords were sometimes kept as symbols of protection for homes and businesses, believed to ward off misfortune. Due to its fine craftsmanship and historical significance, this wakizashi could serve as an omamori-gatana (protective sword), embodying both practical function and spiritual meaning.
This expertly crafted wakizashi offers a unique blend of history, artistry, and refined elegance, making it a remarkable addition to any collection.
💎 A masterpiece of fine craftsmanship—preserve and cherish this pristine blade.