Day 1 of Three-day Sale
Lot 488:
Rare Japanese Chefs Knife Honyaki blade. Rare Antique 1920’s Japanese Chefs Knife Honyaki made signed TOGEN MASATORA , Ginsen blade markings on the verso. Highest Quality hand forged laminated iron blade in the tradition of the samurai sword. High quality Buffalo Horn Tsuba, high quality wood Hexagonal handle. Master craftsman MASATORA exhibits his skills with a spectacular samurai sword Hamon & Hada clearly visible. TOGEN Masahisa 1st was a skilled Katana KAJI sword maker from Sakai City Osaka, that travelled to Tokyo to learn his skills. MASATORA is descended from this family, his blades are exceptionally rare & sought after. Blade condition is like almost new. Cutting edge 290mm. The perfect gift that keeps giving every time it’s used.
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