Ordering number:24242
Katana: Shirasaya(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)
Signature: Korekono Katsu Jin Ken Fujiwara Hidetatsu Zo Kore
Tokini Go Yamashiro Kami
Shoo Gan Mizunoe-Tatsu Reki Rogetsu Hi (December, 1652)
I Shobo Minamoto Yasushige Shujin Kaden Shintanren Kore Histu
是此活人剱藤原秀辰造之干時号山城守
承応元壬辰暦臘月日 依所望源安重主尽家伝振鍛錬之畢
Explanation: Fujiwara Hidetatsu made this blade upon request by Minamoto Yasukage in December, 1652.
We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.
This piece is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for works by Hidetatsu.
Polished
Habaki: Gold foil single habaki
Blade Length: 83.8 cm (33 in)
Curvature: 1.2 cm (0.47 in)
Mekugi Hole: 3
Width at Base: 3.27 cm (1.29 in)
Width at Tip: 2.01 cm (0.79 in)
Thickness: 0.75 cm (0.30 in)
Sword Weight: 935 grams
Era: Edo period, around Kanei (1624-1644)
Shape: The blade is long at 83.8 cm with a curvature of 1.2 cm. The width at the base is 3.27 cm, making it a substantial blade.
Jigane: The kitae is well-forged ko-itame with a fine texture.
Hamon: The temper line is nioi-deki with a large gunome midare, featuring significant variations in height and width, with sunagashi and kinsuji activity within the hamon, and a round boshi with a return.
Features: Hidetatsu lived in Edo and also in Saku, originally from Mino Province, known as Gobei Hidetatsu. His works are highly regarded.
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