AS24786 Katana:Mumei (Kanekado)(NBTHK Hozon Token)

Katana in Shirasaya (NBTHK Hozon Token)

Signature: Mumei (Kanekado)
無銘(兼門)

Sue-Koto: Chusaku: Mino
We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This sword is ranked as Jyo Saku for a Mumei (Kanekado).
Habaki:
Blade Length: 69.4 cm (27.32 in)
Curvature: 2.0 cm (0.79 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.03 cm (1.19 in).
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.08 cm (0.82 in).
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.55 cm (0.22 in).
Sword Weight: 775 grams
Era: Muromachi period, around the Eiroku era (1558–1570)
Shape: A wide and thick blade with deep curvature and a broad kissaki.
Jigane: Ko-itame hada mixed with masame, showing clear grain pattern.
Hamon: Gunome-midare with tobiyaki and a midare-komi boshi.

Features: This sword was forged around the Eiroku era during the Muromachi period and features a healthy and refined jigane.
It has a deep curvature and a wide kissaki, giving it an excellent shape.
This is a highly recommended piece with a unique atmosphere characteristic of the Muromachi period.

Historical Background: Many swords were produced in the latter half of the Muromachi period.

NBTHK Hozon Token Certificate(*the paper will be issued later)　
Aoi Art estimation paper with whole oshigata