Ordering Number: 23858
Katana in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetus Hozon Token)
Signature: Omi Kami Sukenao
Kanbun 12 nen 8 gatsu hi (August 1672)
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 Omi Kami Sukenao’s work.
Habaki: doubled habaki
Length: 69.9 cm
Mekugi hole: 2
Motohaba: 3.11 cm
Sakihaba: 1.98 cm
thickness: 0.67 cm
weight: 680 g
Shape: wide and thick blade with long kissaki.
Jigane: dense Ko-itame hada
Hamon: Niedeki notare hamon with deep nioikuchi with soft ashi.
Boshi is Ichimai style.
Features: Sukenao was born in Oumi in 1639 and later learned under Sukenao in Osaka. His style is very similar to Sukehiro's.
He is also Sukehiro's son-in-law.
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