AS24843 Katana：Tanba no Kami Yoshimichi (3rd Generation)(NBTHK Hozon Token) (NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Token)

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Signature: Tanba no Kami Yoshimichi (3rd Generation)
丹波守吉道(3代)

Shinto – Jyo Saku – Wazamono – Settsu
We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This piece is ranked as Jyo Saku among the works of Tanba no Kami Yoshimichi (3rd generation).
Habaki: Single-layered silver
Blade Length: 63.4 cm (24.96 in)
Curvature: 1.3 cm (0.51 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.89 cm (1.14 in)
Width at Tip: 2.14 cm (0.84 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.64 cm (0.25 in)
Sword Weight: 605 grams
Era: Edo period, around Genroku era (circa 1688–1704)
Shape: A normally proportioned blade with bohi (groove) carved on both sides and an extended kissaki, forming a well-balanced shape.
Jigane: Well-forged ko-itame hada
Hamon: Nie-based gunome-midare with visible sudareba pattern

Features: This piece was made by the third-generation Osaka Tanba no Kami Yoshimichi.
Sudareba hamon by Tanba no Kami Yoshimichi is known for its difficulty to execute.
Upon close inspection, the sudareba pattern can be clearly observed in this blade.

NBTHK Hozon Token Certificate
NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Token Certificate
Aoi Art estimation paper with whole oshigata