Orcering number:AS24735

Katana in Shirasaya

Signature: Shimousa Ju Moriyama Kanehiro Saku
Showa 51 Nen 5 Gatsu Hi (May1976)

Sayagaki: Shimousa Ju Moriyama Kanehiro

We divide swords into four categories: Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku based on the quality of craftsmanship.
This sword is ranked as Jyo Saku for the works of Moriyama Kanehiro.

Habaki: Single-layered copper with gold inlay, featuring a family crest.
Blade Length: 76.1 cm (29.96 in)
Curvature: 1.4 cm (0.55 in)
Mekugi Holes: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.29 cm (1.30 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.15 cm (0.85 in)
Thickness (Kasane): 0.68 cm (0.27 in)
Sword Weight: 845 g
Era: Modern(1976)
Shape:Slightly wide blade with a deep curvature.
Bo-hi (grooves) carved on both sides, with an elongated kissaki (tip), giving it a well-proportioned appearance.
Jigane (Steel):Ko-itame hada (fine wood grain pattern), well-forged with visible grain texture.
Hamon (Temper Line):A nioi-based pattern combining choji-midare (clove-like irregularities) and gunome-midare (zigzag), creating a highly varied and artistic appearance.

Aoi Art's Comment:Moriyama Kanehiro, a swordsmith from Chiba Prefecture, skillfully crafted this blade with intricate choji and gunome patterns. This sword was previously owned by a practitioner of iaido (9th dan), who parted with it due to advanced age. Although there are minor scuffs, it is perfectly suitable for iaido practice as well as for display and appreciation. This is a well-made piece.

Aoi Art estimation paper.
Whole oshigata.
*Please note: The price does not include shipping fees.

Auction Starting Price:280,000JPY

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