Ordering number:24357

Katana in Shirasaya

Signature: Higo Kuni Yatsushiro Ju Akamatsu Taro Kanehiro Saku
Jikaseitetsu Tan Kore Kanoe Tora Nen 3 Gatsu Kichijitsu(March 2011)
肥後國八代住赤松太郎兼裕作
以自家製鉄鍛之 辛卯年三月吉日

Explanation: This Katana was made by Akamatsu Taro Kanehiro who lived in Kumamoto prefecture.
Forged from self-produced steel
Dated: Lucky day of March, 2011

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku. This work is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for Akamatsu Taro Kaneyasu's craftsmanship. Polished
Habaki: Silver Habaki
Blade Length: 73.4 cm (28.90 in)
Curvature: 1.9 cm (0.75 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base: 3.46 cm (1.36 in)
Width at Tip: 2.269 cm (0.89 in)
Thickness: 0.8 cm (0.31 in)
Sword Weight: 875 grams
Era: 2011 (Heisei 23)
Shape: Wide blade with thick kasane, deep curvature, and extended kissaki.
It features bo-hi on both sides, and the yakiba stretches long.
Jigane: Well-forged ko-itame hada, resulting in a beautiful surface.
Hamon: A choji-midare pattern created with nioi, featuring an active long kinsugi and a well-crafted irregular boshi.

Features: As indicated on the tang, this sword was carefully forged using self-produced steel, with a finely executed choji-midare pattern in nioi-deki.
It has long ashi reaching the tip of the blade, and the nioiguchi exudes a soft impression.

Aoi Art’s Comment: Akamatsu Taro Kanehiro is a swordsmith from Kumamoto known for creating robust swords.
Born on February 4, 1961, he is a disciple of his father, Kimura Kaneshige.
He has won five prizes in competitions.
The long kinsugi on this blade is remarkable, and Kaneyasu is expected to continue improving as a swordsmith.
Recently, his skill has advanced significantly, and his reputation has risen accordingly.

Aoi Art Estimation Paper
Whole Oshigata included

Price:650,000JPY

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