AS23645 Tachi:Oki Kuni ju Masamitsu saku(NBTHK Hozon Token)

Ordering number:AS23645

Tachi: Katana in Shirasaya (NBTHK Hozon Token)

Signature: Oki Kuni ju Masamitsu saku, age 71.
Showa 49 Nen 3 Gatsu (March, 1974)
隠岐国住正光作 七十一才
昭和四十九年三月

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This piece is ranked as Jyo Saku for the works of Masamitsu from Oki Province.
Habaki: Single-layered silver.
Blade Length: 70.7 cm (27.83 in)
Curvature: 2.2 cm (0.87 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.12 cm (1.23 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.27 cm (0.89 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.71 cm (0.28 in)
Sword Weight: 850 grams
Era: 1974 (Showa 49)
Shape: The blade is wide, thick, with deep curvature and slightly extended kissaki, showing a well-balanced shape.
A healthy blade with remaining original temper line.
Jigane: Fine ko-itame hada, well forged, almost appearing plain, of high quality.
Hamon: Nie-deki, rounded gunome-midare, with well-inserted ashi.
Near the monouchi area it transitions into a suguha-style hamon.
Boshi is in the Sansaku style.

Features: This piece is a faithful reproduction of Nagamitsu from the Bizen tradition, demonstrating the high skill of the swordsmith.

Aoi Art’s Comment:　Nie-deki, rounded gunome-midare, transitioning into a quiet suguha near the tip.
Boshi is in the Sansaku style.
A well-made reproduction of a high-quality Kamakura period Nagamitsu blade.

NBTHK Hozon Token certificate
Aoi Art estimation paper: Whole Oshigata