AS24746 Katana: Inshū-jū Kurōemon-no-jō Kanesaki(NBTHK Hozon Token)

Katana in Shirasaya (NBTHK Hozon Token)

Signature:
Inshū-jū Kurōemon-no-jō Kanesaki 因州住九郎右衛門尉兼先

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This sword is ranked as Jyo Saku among the works by Inshū-jū Kurōemon-no-jō Kanesaki.

Habaki: Plain copper　with coloring
Blade Length: 68.3 cm (26.89 in)
Curvature: 1.31 cm (0.52 in)
Mekugi Hole: 2
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.15 cm (1.24 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.2 cm (0.86 in)
Thickness (Kasane): 0.9 cm (0.34 in)
Sword Weight: 985 g

Era: the early Edo priod, mid17th century
Shape: wide, thick blade with a small curveture and slightly long kissaki.
Jigane: fine Koitame hada with Chikei
Hamon: Nioi base pointed Gunome midare with Nie

Features:
Shinto: Jyo Saku: Inaba
The Inshū Kanesaki school was a group that relocated from Mino to Inaba.
This piece is a heavy and solidly built sword.
A Sanskrit character (Bonji) is carved on the blade.

NBTHK Hozon Certificate
Aoi Art Estimation Paper: Whole Oshigata included