AS25207 Katana: Hizen Koku Fujiwara Yoshikane(NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Token)

Katana in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Token)

Signature: Hizen Koku Fujiwara Yoshikane
肥前国藤原吉包

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This work is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for Hizen Koku Fujiwara Yoshikane.

Habaki: Gold-covered double Habaki
Blade Length: 68.0 cm (26.77 in)
Curvature: 2.0 cm (0.79 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.06 cm (1.20 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 1.97 cm (0.78 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.70 cm (0.28 in)
Sword Weight: 660 grams
Era: the late Edo period, 19th century

Shape: slightly wide and thick blade with deep curvature.
Jigane: fine and clean ko-itame hada
Hamon: Nioi-base Suguha with Ashi and rounded Boshi.

Features: Hizen no Kuni Fujiwara Yoshikane is said to have been a student of the 8th generation Tadayoshi and produced works in a similar style. This piece comes with a Kichō Tōken (Precious Sword) certificate, but it does not guarantee a passing the Hozon Tōken designation.
The carvings read “Buun Chōkyū” and “Shichishō Hōkoku.” These are phrases symbolizing martial fortune and loyalty to the nation, both of which were commonly used slogans during wartime.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Certificate
Aoi Art estimation paper: Whole Oshigata

Please note: The price does not include the international shipping fees.