AS24546 Katana：Hizen no Kuni Tadakiyo (8th Generation)(Tokubetsu Hozon Token) (NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Token)

Ordering number:AS24546

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Signature: Hizen no Kuni Tadakiyo (8th Generation)
肥前国忠吉(8代)

At our company, we classify swordsmith works into four categories: Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.
This sword is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for the works of Hizen no Kuni Tadakiyo (8th Generation).
Habaki: Gold foiled single Habaki.
Blade Length: 2 Shaku 5 Sun 8 Bu+ (~78.18 cm / 30.77 in)
Curvature: 8 Bu (~2.42 cm / 0.95 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.98 cm (1.17 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.00 cm (0.79 in)
Thickness (Kasane): 0.65 cm (0.26 in)
Sword Weight: 795 g (1.75 lbs)
Era: Late Edo Period
Shape:　 long blade with a wide body, deep curvature, and a slightly extended tip.
The overall shape is well-proportioned and elegant.
Jigane (Steel): A fine ko-itame grain, beautifully forged and clearly visible.
Hamon (Temper Line): A suguha with abundant nie, featuring active ashi and hataraki.
The boshi is rounded with a deep nioiguchi and notable return.

Features: The renowned Hizen school is exemplified by master swordsmiths such as the first Tadakiyo, second Omi Daijo, third Mutsu, and the eighth-generation Tadakiyo.
This particular piece, crafted by the 8th Tadakiyo, is well-recognized among collectors.
Notable for its exceptional clarity, the superb forging of the jigane, and the intricacies of the hamon, which features a deep nioiguchi, active ashi, and hataraki.
This blade was recently rediscovered in the registry of a Fukui domain daimyo, with its provenance documented as Fukui 782, dated April 13, Showa 26 (1951).

Aoi Art’s Comment: Although this blade was crafted by the 8th Tadakiyo, its quality rivals the works of the second-generation Omi Daijo.
The highly refined jigane and dynamic, deeply engaging hamon immediately convey its exceptional craftsmanship, even among Shinshinto works.
This piece is rare, beautiful, and a must-see for any collector.
(As a lighthearted note, we wholeheartedly recommend this piece—no embellishments here!)

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