AS25364 Wakizashi:Hōki Kami Taira Ason Masayuki (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Wakizashi: Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature: Hōki Kami Taira Ason Masayuki
Bunka 9 Nen Saru 2 Gatsu 80 Sai Tsukuru
(Made in February, 1812 at the age of 80)
伯耆守平朝臣正幸
文化九年申二月八十歳造

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 Masayuki.
Habaki: Double-layered, gold-plated
Blade Length: 40.4 cm (15.91 in)
Curvature: 0.5 cm (0.20 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.56 cm (1.40 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.81 cm (0.32 in)
Sword Weight: 535 grams
Era: Edo period, 1812
Shape: A wide blade with thick kasane and flat forging, giving it a solid appearance.
Jigane: Well-forged itame-hada with visible chikei and a dark tone.
Hamon: Made with nie, featuring gunome-midare pattern, with a deeply turning round boshi.

Features:　Satsuma swords and wakizashi are often robust in form.
Masayuki and Motohira strongly reflect this tendency, which may appeal to collectors.
This piece is inscribed with the age of 80, indicating Masayuki forged it at that age — a remarkable feat that reflects his dedication.

Koshirae: Aikuchi style
Saya (Scabbard): Black gloss lacquered saya
Menuki: Design of roosters, carved in high relief with gold detailing
Kozuka: Made of shakudō nanako-ji with a design of rooster and flowers, carved in high relief with gold detailing
Includes kogatana (small blade)

Aoi Art’s Comment:
A solidly forged flat wakizashi from Satsuma.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token
Aoi Art estimation paper with whole Oshigata