AS25421 Katana:Kawachi no Kami Fujiwara Kunisuke – First Generation(NBTHK Hozon Token) (Consignment Sale)

Katana in Shirasaya (NBTHK Hozon Token) (Consignment Sale)

Signature: Kawachi no Kami Fujiwara Kunisuke – First Generation
河内守藤原国助　初代

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This work is ranked as Jyo Saku.

Era: Around Kanei era (1624–1644), Settsu Province
Habaki: Single gold foil Habaki.
Blade Length: 76.8 cm (30.24 in)
Curvature: 2.2 cm (0.87 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.04 cm (1.20 in)
Width at Yokote (Sakihaba): 1.81 cm (0.71 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.67 cm (0.26 in)
Sword Weight: 700 g

Shape:A long and slender blade with deep curvature and a slightly extended kissaki.This is a work by the first-generation Kawachi no Kami Fujiwara Kunisuke.Generally, his works are known for being shorter in length, so this long blade is a rarity.
Jigane:Well-forged Ko-itame hada, showing fine craftsmanship.
However, small flaws are noticeable in the shinogi-ji area.
Hamon:Choji-midare in ko-nie-deki.
The hamon is somewhat narrow and shows slight signs of fatigue.

Features:Born in Ise Province, family name Kobayashi.
Originally a samurai, but after the fall of his lord’s house, he moved to Kyoto to become a swordsmith.
He studied under Echigo no Kami Kunisuke.
His works closely resemble those of Kunisada, a fellow disciple.
He passed away on May 30, 1647.

Aoi Art’s Comment:
Although there is slight looseness in the blade, it is a splendid piece with a long blade, ubu-nakago, and a single mekugi hole.
We recommend it as both a high-grade Iai sword and a fine collectible piece.

NBTHK Hozon Token Certificate
Aoi Art Estimation Paper
Whole Oshigata