AS22623 Katana: Mino-koku Ju Fujiwara Masaaki Rokuju-go sai Kore wo Tsukuru (guaranteed: NBTHK Hozon Token)

Ordering Number: AS22623

Katana in Koshirae (guaranteed: NBTHK Hozon Token)

Inscription:
Mino-koku Ju Fujiwara Masaaki Rokuju-go sai Kore wo Tsukuru
美濃国住藤原正明六十五才作之
(made by Masaaki at the age of 65)
Showa Goju-yo nen Syoubu Gatsu (May,1979)
昭和五十四年尚武月

Habaki: silver single habaki
Blade Length: 74.0cm (29.13in)
Curvature: 2.0cm (0.79in)
Mekugi-ana: 1
Motohaba: 3.14cm (1.24in)
Sakihaba: 2.34cm (0.92in)
Kasane: 0.74cm (0.29in)
Weight: 755g
Era: modern times, 1979
Shape: A blade of standard width and thickness with deep curvature and an elongated kissaki.
Grooves (hi) are carved on both sides of the blade.
Jigane: Well-forged and tightly compacted ko-itame hada.
Hamon: Nie-deki choji-midare with long, active ashi.
The workmanship resembles that of Naokatsu.
A blade of excellent quality.

Features: Mino no Kuni ju Fujiwara Masaaki was also known as Yoshida Ken.
His father was the first-generation Masaaki.
He is a highly regarded swordsmith.
His works are generally well-balanced, slightly lighter in weight, and easy to handle.This looks good to be used for Iaito.

Koshirae:
Tsuba: Iron tsuba with openwork designs, further decorated with finely engraved patterns.
Fuchi: Shakudo nanako ground carved with pine trees and highlighted with gold iroe.
Kashira: Horn.
Saya (Scabbard): Dark brown lacquered saya.
Menuki: Floral design.

Guaranteed: NBTHK Hozon Token
Aoi-Art estimation Paper
whole Oshigata

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