Ordering number:24663

Wakizashi in Shirasaya with box(NBTHK Hozon Token)

Signature: Osaka ju Gassan Sadakatsu Kinsaku (Kao)
Koki 2601 Nen 8 Gatsu Kichijitsu(August, 1941).
大阪住月山貞勝謹作(花押)
皇紀二千六百一年八月吉日

We classify the craftsmanship of swordsmiths into four categories: Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.
This katana is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for the work of Sadakatsu.
Habaki: Single-layered silver habaki (Gassan-style habaki)
Blade Length: 56.0 cm (22.05 in).
Curvature: 1.6 cm (0.63 in).
Mekugi Hole: 1.
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.24 cm (1.28 in).
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.71 cm (1.07 in).
Thickness (Kasane): 0.49 cm (0.19 in).
Sword Weight: 685 g (1.51 lbs).
Era: Showa 16 (August 1941).
Shape:A robust and healthy blade with a wide mihaba and thick kasane.
Shape: Omote: Flaming Fudo Myo-o (Fire deity).
Ura: Plum blossoms and a dragon.
Jigane:Beautifully forged ko-itame mixed with mokume hada.
Hamon:Nie-deki gunome-midare, with sunagashi and kinsuji active in the blade.

Features:This katana comes with a signed box inscription, which reads:
"Inscribe: Osaka-ju Gassan Sadakatsu Kin Saku (with Kao).
Dated: August, Koki 2601.
Forged in the tradition of Soshu Masamune.
Length: 1 shaku 8 sun 5 bu (56 cm).
Features carvings of Fudo Myo-o on the front and plum blossoms with a dragon on the back.
Certified as genuine on this day in April, Showa 59 (1984) by the swordsmith Gassan Sadakatsu."

Gassan Sadakatsu, known for his exceptional carving skills, is the son of Gassan Sadakatsu mentioned in this inscription.
As an accomplished craftsman, Sadakatsu perfected various schools' forging styles and was a master of detailed carvings, as evidenced by this work.

Aoi Art’s Comment:This blade by Gassan Sadakatsu features exceptional carvings, with a flaming Fudo on the front and plum blossoms with a dragon on the back.
While such carving works by Sadakatsu were occasionally seen in the past, they have become rare and are now treated as valuable items.
The box inscription by Gassan Sadakatsu further adds to the historical and artistic significance of this piece.

Historical Background:The swordsmith, Gassan Sadakatsu, was the son of Gassan Sadakatsu and later succeeded as a master craftsman.
In the late Meiji period, he began forging swords under Sadakatsu’s name before establishing himself as an independent swordsmith.
He became renowned for his detailed carvings and mastery over multiple sword styles, leaving behind works of exceptional quality, such as this katana.

NBTHK Hozon Token.
Aoi Art estimation paper.
Whole oshigata.

Price:2,500,000JPY

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