AS09033 Katana:Oite Nihon-so Yoshiwara Kuniie Seitan(NBTHK Hozon Token)

Katana in Shirasaya (NBTHK Hozon Token)

Signature: Oite Nihon-so Yoshiwara Kuniie Seitan
Koki 2600 Nen 5 Gatsu Kisshobi(A lucky day in May, 1940)
於日本荘吉原国家精鍛
皇紀二千六百年五月吉祥日

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This work is ranked as Jyojyo Saku (upper-high grade) among Yoshiwara Kuniie’s works.
Habaki: Double-layered gold-covered habaki
Blade Length: 71.4 cm (28.11 in)
Curvature: 2.55 cm (1.00 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.10 cm (1.22 in)
Width at Yokote (Sakihaba): 2.05 cm (0.81 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.80 cm (0.31 in)
Sword Weight: 735 grams
Era: 1940 (Showa 15, Kōki 2600)
Shape: The blade is wide and thick, retains its original ha (edge), and is in very healthy condition.
It has a deep curvature and sufficient length.
Jigane: Ko-itame hada, well-forged, forming a fine and refined jigane.
Hamon: Nioi-based, with gunome-midare mixed with chōji-midare.
Abundant kinsuji works vividly along both sides, creating a magnificent hamon.
The bōshi is midarekomi (irregularly tempered).

Features: This piece features numerous fine and crisp kinsuji appearing between the ha and yakiba.
A stunning Sōden-Bizen style hamon is remarkably visible.
In addition to the fine craftsmanship, the blade is long and has a deep curvature.
The kissaki is long, and bōhi grooves are carved on both sides.
It is believed that Yoshiwara Kuniie created this piece with great spirit and dedication.
This Yoshiwara Kuniie was the father of Yoshihara Yoshindo and Yoshihara Shoji (Kuniie).
He was born in 1893 (Meiji 26) in Ibaraki Prefecture, and his real name was Yoshihara Katsukichi.
He was a disciple of Kasama Shigetsugu and passed away on May 20, 1970 (Showa 45).
Yoshihara Yoshindo and Yoshihara Shoji (Kuniie) learned many sword-forging techniques from their father, Yoshihara Kuniie, and achieved great mastery.
Please preserve this piece with great care.
There is a forging flaw (Kitaeware) approximately 2–3 cm in length on the omote side, around the middle of the monouchi area. Please place your order with this in mind.

NBTHK Hozon Token Certificate（To be issued soon）
Aoi Art estimation paper: Whole Oshigata