AS25124 Katana：(Kikumon) Iga no Kami Fujiwara Kinmichi(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Katana in Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Inscription: (Kikumon) Iga no Kami Fujiwara Kinmichi 伊賀守藤原金道 (2nd generation)

We divide works in to Saijo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku,and Regular Saku.
This piece is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for 2nd-gen Iga Kami Kinmichi.

Habaki: copper
Blade Length: 60.6cm (23.86in)
Curvature: 1.2cm (0.47in)
Width at Base(Motohaba): 3.34cm (1.31in)
Width at tip(Sakihaba): 2.34cm (0.92in)
Thickness: 0.65cm (0.26in)
Blade Weight: 670 g
Era: the early Edo period around Manji(1658-1661)
Shape: A healthy sword with a wide blade, thick kasane, and slightly deep curvature.
Jigane: Well-forged ko-itame hada with fine ji-nie.
Hamon: Nie-deki gunome-midare, with the boshi slightly undulating and turning back in a small circle.

Features: Shinto: Chu-Jo Saku: Wazamono: Yamashiro
The first-generation Iga no Kami Kinmichi moved to Kyoto with his father Seki Kinmichi, his brothers Izumi no Kami Kinmichi, Tanba no Kami Yoshimichi, and Etchu no Kami Masatoshi, where each became active in their craft. From the second generation Kinmichi, he was granted the title of “Nihon Kaji Sosho” (Chief Swordsmith of Japan). From then on, the title “Iga no Kami” and “Nihon Kaji Sosho” were inherited, and the chrysanthemum crest was engraved on the signature.
This piece is a sturdy and well-made sword, showcasing excellent craftsmanship.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Paper
Aoi-Art estimation Paper
whole Oshigata