AS24386 Ken: Gassan Sadakatsu (August, 1938)(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Ken in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Inscription:
Osaka Gassan Sadakatsu made all carvings with humbleness
Hou(treasured)-Ken Showa 13 8 Gatsu Hi (August, 1938)

We divide works into Saijo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku,and Regular Saku.
This piece is ranked as Saijo Saku for Gassan Sadakatsu.

Habaki: Sold-wrapped single habaki with carving, that is a characteristic of Sadakatsu’s sword.
Blade Length: 39.4cm ( 15.51in)
Mekugi hole: 1
Width at Base(Motohaba): 3.37cm(1.32in)
thickness: 0.75cm(0.29in)
Blade Weight: 415g
Era: 1938

Shape: Ken with carving of a dragon and Bonji.
Jigane: beautiful Ayasugi grain pattern
Hamon: Nie base Suguha with Ko-ashi.

Features:
Gassan Sadakatsu is a representative swordsmith of Showa period. He was born in 1869 as a son of Gassan Sadakatsu 1st generation. He created works under his father’s name until his fater died. He worked on swords for the Emperor,　the rayal families and prominent military figures, and also on dedication swords for the Ise Grand Shrine. He made Soshu-den and Bizen-den styles, and the Ayasugi-hada devised by Sadakatsu is especially famous as a hallmark of Gassan’s family. He also was a good engraver.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
Aoi-Art estimation Paper
whole Oshigata