Ordering Number: 24827

Wakizashi: In Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)
Signature: Echigo no Kami Kanesada 越後守包貞

Shinto: Jyojyo Saku, O-wazamono; Settsu Province
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 Echigo no Kami Kanesada.

Habaki: single copper
Blade Length: 52.4 cm (20.6in)
Curvature: 1.0 cm (0.4in)
Mekugi Hole: 2
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.22 cm (1.27 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.19 cm (0.86 in)
Thickness of Rim (Kasane): 0.66 cm (0.26 in)
Sword Weight: 530 g
Era: Around Kanbun Era, the early Edo Period
Shape:
Jigane: koitame hada with visible jigane.
Hamon: thick and soft dynamic Gunome midare.

Features: Echigo Kanesada 2nd generation was an apprentice and an adopted son of 1st generation. While the 1st generation made plain works with suguha, his works are more flamboyant with dynamic blade patterns. Around 1680, he gave his name to the son of 1st generation and changed his own name to Sakakura Gonnoshin Terukane. He is highly regarded as one of the best shin-tou craftsmen. Especially in his later works, he is highly regarded as one of the best new swordsmiths for his gorgeous Towaran blade in the style of Sukenoh.
This work has fine Jigane, and the blade pattern has excellent workmanship such as Sunagashi and Kinsuji. Although it is regrettable that there are some Suriage and Machiokuri, it is a work of good quality.

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Whole Oshigata

Price:650,000JPY

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