Katana:Horii Tanetada Saku(May 1991)

Ordering number:24585

Katana in Koshirae

Signature: Horii Tanetada Saku
Heisei 3 Nen Kanoto-Hitsuji 5 Gatsu Kichijitsu (May　1991, Xinwei Year)
堀井胤匡作
平成三年辛未五月吉日

We divide swords into four categories: Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.
This sword is ranked as Jyo Saku for Horii Tanetada.
Habaki: Silver single-layer habaki
Blade Length: 75.6 cm (29.76 in)
Curvature: 2.0 cm (0.79 in)
Mekugi Hole: 2
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.41 cm (1.34 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.42 cm (0.95 in)
Thickness (Kasane): 0.69 cm (0.27 in)
Sword Weight: 685 g (1.51 lbs)
Era: Modern
Shape:The blade has a wide mihaba (blade width) and a thick kasane (blade thickness), with a bohi (groove) carved on both sides.
It has a deep curvature, and the kissaki (tip) is slightly extended.
Jigane (Steel Surface):A well-forged, refined ko-itame hada, forming an excellent steel texture.
Hamon (Temper Line):Primarily nioi-based choji-ba, continuing from the hamachi to the tip.
The boshi is irregular and returns in a rounded manner.

Features:The Horii family relocated to Hokkaido and won awards three times.
Horii Tanemasa is a highly skilled swordsmith well-versed in the Bizen tradition.
This sword is relatively long but lightweight, making it suitable for iaido practice.

Koshirae:Modern koshirae

Aoi Art’s Comment:Horii Tanetada specializes in crafting long yet lightweight swords, making them ideal for iaido practice.
He also produces pieces suitable for appreciation.
This sword is highly recommended.

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Price:550,000JPY

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