AS22442　Katana: Seishinshi Nagatoshi Saku

Katana in Koshirae
Signature:
Seishinshi Nagatoshi Saku　清心子長寿作
Showa 45 Nen 1 Gatsu Kichijitsu 昭和四十五年一月吉日
(translation: Seishinshi Nagatoshi made this sword on a lucky day in January, Showa 45[1970])

(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo saku, Jyojyo saku Jyo saku and regular saku)
This sword belongs to Jyo saku ranking.

habaki: Copper single Habaki
The blade was polished
Blade length:72.0cm or 28.34inches
Sori:1.9cm or 0.74inches.
Mekugi:1

Width at the hamachi:3.14cm or 1.23inches
Width at the Kissaki:2.39cm or 0.94inches
Kasane:0.74cm or 0.29inches
The weight of the sword:855grams
Shape: The blade is broad and thick with deep Sori and normally long Kissaki. There are
Bohi on both sides.
Jigane: Koitamehada is grained well with Jinie. Beautiful surface.
Hamon: Niedeki Chojimidare. Hamon is in good order with long Ashi.

Era: Modern Times, Showa 45, 1970.
Special feature: Seishinko Chouju, born in 1929, is a swordsmith in Tokushima Prefecture, and inherited the name of his father, a former Osaka Army commissioned swordsmith. His swords were highly regarded for their sharpness.

Koshirae:
Tsuba: Round-shaped iron Tsuba
Fuchikashira: Copper plate. Wild duck along the river is engraved with gold color.
Saya: Dark brown Saya
Menuki: Dragon is engraved.

From Aoi Art: Solid and heavy sword with 5cm long Ububa. Koshirae is an old work. The sword is well-made with good Koshirae. We truly recommend this to you.

Aoi Art estimation paper
whole Oshigata by Ayaka Tsuruta

Please note: The price does NOT include international shipping costs.