Ordering number:AS24147

Katana in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature: Dated: Auspicious Day, March, Showa 45 (1970)
Awarded the Effort Prize at the 6th New Masterpiece Sword Exhibition
Made by Zushū Mishima Yūsuishi Sadayoshi
昭和四十五年三月吉日
第六回新作名刀展努力賞受賞
豆洲三嶋湧水子貞吉僅作

We divide swords into four ranks: Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku based on the craftsmanship of the swordsmith.
This work is classified as Jyojyo Saku among the works of Yūsuishi Sadayoshi.
Habaki: Gold-plated single-layered
Blade Length: 79.7 cm (31.38 in)
Curvature: 2.6 cm (1.02 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.73 cm (1.47 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.66 cm (1.05 in)
Thickness (Kasane): 0.82 cm (0.32 in)
Sword Weight: 1080 g
Era: Showa 45 (1970)
Shape:A broad blade with a thick kasane and well-preserved ubu-ha (original edge).
It features bohi (grooves) on both sides, a slightly long kissaki, and an imposing, powerful appearance.
Jigane (Steel Surface):Well-forged ko-itame hada with visible chikei activity.
Hamon (Temper Line):A nie-deki (nie-based) hamon with a slightly large gunome-midare, masterfully exhibiting the Soshu-den tradition.

Aoi Art’s Comment:This sword is the exact piece that won the Effort Prize at the 6th New Masterpiece Sword Exhibition.
Following this achievement, Yūsuishi Sadayoshi honed his skills further and became a mukansa (top-ranked) swordsmith.
His relentless dedication and the spirit of perseverance are evident in this work, making it a truly remarkable piece.
Even after being recognized as a mukansa swordsmith, achieving such a level of craftsmanship is no easy feat.
With a blade length of nearly 80 cm, this is an outstanding sword that has now been certified as Tokubetsu Hozon Token.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token
Aoi Art Estimation Paper
Whole Oshigata

Auction Starting Price:900,000JPY

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