AS23676 Katana:Ujinobu Ganmaku(NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Token)

Katana: In Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Token)

Signature: Ujinobu Ganmaku
氏信岩捲

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.
This work is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for Ujinobu Ganmaku.
Habaki: Silver single-layer
Blade Specifications:
Blade Length: 2 shaku 2 sun 8 bu strong (approximately 68.5 cm / 26.97 in)
Curvature: 5 bu (approximately 1.52 cm / 0.60 in)
Mekugi Hole: 2
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.88 cm / 1.13 in
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.09 cm / 0.82 in
Thickness of Rim (Kasane): 0.68 cm / 0.27 in
Sword Weight: 735 g
Era: Around the Keicho period, Edo era
Shape:Although the nakago has been shortened, the signature remains intact.
The curvature is well-balanced, with an elongated kissaki, forming an elegant shape.
Jigane:Finely forged ko-itame hada, with well-tempered steel and ji-nie forming a beautiful surface.
Hamon:A nioi-based hamon with rounded and pointed gunome-midare, featuring ashi (downward streaks of nie).
The boshi is midare-komi (irregularly tempered) with active kinsuji (bright lines of nie).

Features: Ujinobu Ganmaku was a Mino swordsmith, known for producing high-quality works.

Koshirae:
Tsuba: A round iron tsuba with inlaid brass decorations.
Fuchikashira: Shakudō with high-relief plant motifs, decorated with gold.
Saya: Dark brown glossy lacquered scabbard.
Menuki: Shakudō menuki featuring carp motifs, detailed with gold and other colors.

Aoi Art’s Comment: This Keicho Shinto sword captures the essence of the Muromachi period and is a well-crafted Mino blade.
The koshirae is of a standard style but well-made.

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