Ordering number：24396

Tachi: In Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature: Sagami Kuni Junin Hirokuni Saku (Mukansa)
Heisei 2 Nen Shinshun (New Year, 1990)
相模国住人弘邦造(無監査)
平成二年新春

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.
This work is ranked as Jyojyo Saku among the works of Sagami no Kuni Junin Hirokuni.
Habaki: Gold Foil Single Layer
Blade Length: 67.1 cm (26.42 in)
Curvature: 2.2 cm (0.87 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.03 cm (1.19 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 1.95 cm (0.77 in)
Thickness (Kasane): 0.66 cm (0.26 in)
Sword Weight: 635 g (1.40 lbs)
Era: Modern
Shape:A well-proportioned blade with a wide mihaba, slightly thick kasane, and deep curvature.
The kissaki is slightly short.
Bo-hi (grooves) are carved on both sides, and there is remaining ubu-ha.
A well-preserved and healthy piece.
Jigane:Finely forged ko-itame hada with excellent refinement.
Upon closer examination, the tightly forged ko-itame hada enhances the beauty of the hamon.
Hamon:A well-executed suguha with actively working ashi.
Soft and gentle ashi enter beautifully, giving the blade an elegant and dignified appearance.
Additionally, a faint utsuri appears.
Achieving mukansa status with a suguha hamon is extremely difficult.

Features:Hiroki Hirokuni, a renowned modern master swordsmith from Kanagawa Prefecture, was born in Fukuoka and trained under Sumitani Masamine.
In Heisei 8 (1996), he achieved the prestigious Mukansa status.
He passed away in May 2013 at the age of 65.
Hirokuni's craftsmanship was built on a strong foundation, excelling in the Bizen, Yamato, Yamashiro, and Soshu traditions.
He was a great loss as a Mukansa swordsmith, but his work showcases outstanding hamon.
We are pleased to introduce this remarkable masterpiece, a work of refined elegance and dignity.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token
Aoi Art Estimation Paper
Whole Oshigata

Price:800,000JPY

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