AS24847 Katana : Osaka Junin Gassan Sadakatsu kinsaku (Kao) (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Orderng number:AS24847

Katana in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature: Osaka Junin Gassan Sadakatsu kinsaku (Kao)
Showa 8 Nen 12 Gatsu Kichijitsu (December, 1933)
Kotaishi Denka Otanjo Kine
阪住人月山貞勝謹作(花押)
昭和八年十二月吉日
皇太子殿下御誕生記念

Explanation: This blade was made by Gassan Sadakatsu in December 1933 commemorating the birth of His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince.

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This work is ranked as Jyojyo Saku among the works of Gassan Sadakatsu.
Habaki: Single-layered silver, Gassan-style habaki
Blade Length: 68.2 cm (26.85 in)
Curvature: 1.8 cm (0.71 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.88 cm (1.13 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 1.90 cm (0.75 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.70 cm (0.28 in)
Sword Weight: 655 g
Era: December, 1933 (Showa 8)
Shape: The blade has standard width, with a deep curvature and an extended kissaki.
It retains its original ha (cutting edge), and remains in healthy condition.
Jigane: Ayasugi-hada is clearly visible.
Hamon: Suguha style with small ashi (leg-like temper patterns) entering.

Features: This sword was crafted on an auspicious day in December 1933 to commemorate the birth of His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince.
It is said that Gassan Sadakatsu studied the distinctive ayasugi-hada from his father, Gassan Sadakazu, who succeeded in reproducing this forging style.
This piece was made as a celebratory sword for the birth of the Crown Prince, who later became the Emperor Emeritus.
Time continues to pass swiftly and is truly astonishing.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token Certificate
Aoi Art estimation paper: Whole Oshigata