Ordering number: 24682

Katana in Koshirae

Signature: Higo Kuni Ju Akamatsu Taro Kaneteru Saku.
Heisei 3 Nen 2 Gatsu Kichijitsu(February 1991).
肥後国住赤松太郎兼照作
平成三年二月吉日

At our company, swords are categorized into four ranks based on the craftsmanship of the swordsmith: Saijyo Saku (Superior Work), Jyojyo Saku (Excellent Work), Jyo Saku (Good Work), and Regular Saku.
This piece is classified as Jyo Saku (Good Work).
Habaki: Single-layer silver.
Blade Length: 72.1 cm (28.39 in).
Curvature: 1.9 cm (0.75 in).
Mekugi Holes: 2.
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.16 cm (1.24 in).
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.07 cm (0.81 in).
Thickness (Kasane): 0.61 cm (0.24 in).
Sword Weight: 620 g (1.37 lbs).
Era: Modern(1991)
Shape: A robust blade with a solid width and thickness. The blade is in healthy condition with its original cutting edge intact.
Jigane: Koitame-hada, a well-forged small-grain pattern.
Hamon: A vibrant gunome-midare pattern mixed with choji-midare, featuring a distinct nie-deki structure. The boshi shows a midare-komi pattern.

Features：　Higo Kuni Ju Akamatsu Taro Kaneteru is known for creating heavier blades. However, this sword is lighter, weighing only 620 grams (1.37 lbs). It remains a healthy blade with its original cutting edge intact.

Koshirae
Tsuba: Oval-shaped iron tsuba adorned with brass inlay around the edges.
Fuchikashira: Iron fittings featuring high-relief carvings of dragons.
Saya: Black stone-textured saya (scabbard).
Menuki: High-relief dragon motif finished with gold accents.

Aoi Art’s Comment: This lightweight sword is ideal for practitioners of Iaido, as it reduces strain on the elbows and minimizes the risk of injury. Highly recommended for those seeking a practical and functional piece.
For those who wish to have the blade polished, we offer this service for an additional ¥50,000.

Aoi Art Estimation Paper
Whole Oshigata
*Please note: The price does not include shipping fees.

Price:550,000JPY

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