About the Blade
Swordsmith
Miiketenta Mitsuyo (三池典太光世)
Forge Date
?
Inscription
光世作
Made by Mitsuyo
Made by Mitsuyo
Current Sword Length
66.1cm
Current Blade Hamon (Historical)
?
Sheath
Current Location
Maeda Ikutokukai (前田育徳会), Meguro, Tokyo
Public Viewing
No (Past exhibitions: Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art (Kanazawa), April 24 - June 7, 2015)
Blade Appearance
History
- One of the Tenka Goken, a tachi by Miiketenta Mitsuyo. The sword was made in a style unlike those of other swords from the same era. Because of this difference in quality, it was regarded a spiritual blade able to cure illnesses if left at someone's bedside.
Miscellaneous
- He carries such strong spiritual power that birds and animals are afraid of him and will not approach. A genuinely treasured son who is usually kept securely in the treasury.