AS25247 Katana:Hizen Koku Ju Omi Daijo Fujiwara Tadahiro (Not Guaranteed) (NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Token)

Katana in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Token)

Signature: Hizen Koku Ju Omi Daijo Fujiwara Tadahiro (Not Guaranteed)
肥前国住近江大掾藤原忠広(無保証)

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This work is ranked as Jyo Saku for Hizen Koku Ju Omi Daijo Fujiwara Tadahiro (Not Guaranteed).

Habaki: Silver single-layered habaki
Blade Length: 69.2 cm (27.24 in)
Curvature: 1.3 cm (0.51 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.13 cm (1.23 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.02 cm (0.79 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.51 cm (0.20 in)
Sword Weight: 630 grams
Era: Around Kanbun era, Edo period (circa 1661–1673)
Shape: The blade has standard width and thickness, with a moderate curvature and an extended kissaki.
Jigane: Ko-itame hada, well-forged and densely packed, resembling Hizen jigane.
Hamon: Nie-based suguha with frequent ko-ashi, rounded boshi, slightly deep nioiguchi, and a deep return.

Features:　The signature is well-cut and appears authentic at first glance, but we have some doubts regarding its authenticity.
However, the workmanship is excellent.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Token Certificate
Aoi Art Estimation Paper with Whole Oshigata
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