AS25042 Naginata：Kyushu Higo Dotanuki Saku(NBTHK Hozon Token)(Consignment Sale)

Naginata in Shirasaya (NBTHK Hozon Token)(Consignment Sale)

Signature: Kyushu Higo Dotanuki Saku
九州肥後同田貫作　　　

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.
This sword is ranked as Jyo Saku for a Kyushu Higo Dotanuki work.
Habaki: Gold foil single habaki
Blade Length: 41.6 cm (16.38 in)
Curvature: 2.2 cm (0.87 in)
Mekugi Holes: 2
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.62 cm (1.03 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.74 cm (0.29 in)
Sword Weight: 585 grams
Era: Azuchi-Momoyama period, around the Tensho era
An excellent work from this time.
Shape:A standard-width and thickness naginata.
Jigane:Well-forged ko-itame hada with a clearly visible grain pattern.
Hamon:A nioi-based suguha with well-developed ashi and yo.
The boshi is pointed with a deep return.
Utsuri is visible, along with prominent kinsuji.

Features: This Kyushu Higo Dotanuki piece is particularly notable for its well-defined utsuri and hamon.
It closely resembles a suguha pattern, with active ko-ashi, yo, and kinsuji.
The signature on the blade is well-carved and in perfect condition.
Kyushu Higo Dotanuki is well-known for producing swords with exceptional cutting ability.
Given its historical significance and reputation, this is a highly recommended purchase.

NBTHK Hozon Token
Aoi Art Authentication Paper: Whole Oshigata
*Please note: The price does not include shipping fees.