AS22612 Katana: in Army Gunto Koshirae：Nōshū Koseki Kanenori Godai-den Resided in Fushimi Inari, Yamashiro Province

Ordering number:AS22612

Katana: in Army Gunto Koshirae

Signature: Nōshū Koseki Kanenori Godai-den
Resided in Fushimi Inari, Yamashiro Province
濃州古関兼則五代伝
山城国振伏見稲荷住

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This piece is ranked as Jyo Saku.
Habaki: Single-layered plain copper with gold decorations
Blade Length: 71.6 cm (28.19 in)
Curvature: 1.5 cm (0.59 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.2 cm (1.26 in)
Width at Tip: 2.2 cm (0.87 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 1.75 cm (0.69 in)
Sword Weight: 750 grams
Era: Showa period
Shape: A piece with a wide body, thick kasane, deep curvature, and standard kissaki.
Jigane: Ko-itame hada, well-forged and appears almost plain.
Hamon: Nioi-deki with well-forged gunome-midare extending up to the yokote.

Features: Although the signature states “Nōshū Koseki Kanenori Godai-den, Resided in Fushimi Inari, Yamashiro Province,” the blade itself is not particularly old.
The blade has a length of 71.6 cm and comes with Army Gunto Koshirae.
Recommended for Iaido practice or as a display piece.
Koshirae: Comes with Army Gunto Koshirae.

Aoi Art’s Comment: This piece has sufficient length and is in healthy condition.

AoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata
*Please note: The price does not include shipping fees.