AS25087 Katana：Hizen Kuni Ju Omi Daijo Fujiwara Tadayoshi(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Ordering number：AS25087

Katana in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature: Hizen Kuni Ju Omi Daijo Fujiwara Tadayoshi
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Shinto: Ryo-Wazamono (cutting rating): Jyo Saku: Hizen
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 Hizen Kuni Ju Omi Daijo Fujiwara Tadayoshi.
Habaki: Single-layer gold foil
Blade Length: 2 shaku 3 sun 6 bu 0 rin – 71.5 cm (28.15 in)
Curvature: 5 bu 5 rin – 1.67 cm (0.66 in)
Mekugi Hole: 2
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.16 cm (1.24 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.22 cm (0.87 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.72 cm (0.28 in)
Sword Weight: 895 g
Era: Edo period, around Genroku era (1688–1704)
Shape:This work has a wide body, thick kasane, deep curvature, and an extended kissaki, forming an excellent shape.
Jigane:Ko-itame hada, very well forged, with deep curvature and an extended kissaki.
Hamon:Nie deki, straight hamon with small ashi in places, appearing as double hamon, and the boshi curves back in a round shape in the same manner.

Features: Hizen Kuni Ju Omi Daijo Fujiwara Tadayoshi was the son of the 3rd generation Mutsu no Kami Tadayoshi.
He learned sword forging techniques especially from his father, and as a result, his style closely resembles that of Mutsu no Kami.
He also shares strong similarities with the 2nd generation Omi Daijo Fujiwara Tadahiro and is believed to have produced a number of swords as a substitute maker.
The quality of the jigane is outstanding, and this piece is highly recommended.
Not only is the jigane superb, but the blade has full niku (meat), showcasing top-quality jigane and hamon.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token
Aoi Art estimation paper: Whole Oshigata