AS24399 Katana:Chikugo no Kami Kunifusa (2nd Generation)(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

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Signature: Chikugo no Kami Kunifusa (2nd Generation)
筑後守国房

We divide swords into four categories based on the craftsmanship of the swordsmith: Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.
This work is ranked as Jyojyo Saku (Superior Work) for Chikugo no Kami Kunifusa (2nd Generation).
Habaki: Gold-covered single-layered
Blade Length: 66.0 cm (25.98 in)
Curvature: 3.20 cm (1.26 in)
Mekugi Hole: 2
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.89 cm (1.14 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.51 cm (0.99 in)
Thickness of Rim (Kasane): 0.58 cm (0.23 in)
Sword Weight: 695 g
Era: Around Kanbun era, Edo period (1661-1673)
Shape:A broad blade with a thick kasane, featuring a deep curvature and bohi (groove) carved on both sides.
Jigane:A well-forged ko-itame hada with refined texture, featuring ji-nie and chikei.
Hamon:Begins as suguha at the base, transitioning into gunome midare with active ashi.
The blade features sunagashi and kinsuji working dynamically within the hamon.
The boshi shows midare-komi with an active kinsuji.

Aoi Art’s Comment:This is a work by the 2nd generation Chikugo no Kami Kunifusa, characterized by its deep curvature and refined jigane.
The hamon consists of gunome midare with small ashi and abundant activity, creating a striking visual effect.
The boshi is also exceptionally well-formed.
A highly recommended sword due to its outstanding craftsmanship.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token (To be issued soon)
Aoi Art estimation paper
Whole Oshigata