AS25117 Katana : Etchu no Kami Fujiwara Kanekuni (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Ordering number: AS25117

Katana in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature: Etchu no Kami Fujiwara Kanekuni
越中守藤原包国

Shinto: Ryo Wazamono: Jyojo Saku
We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This work is ranked as Jyojo Saku among the works by Etchu no Kami Fujiwara Kanekuni.
Habaki: Single-layered plain copper
Blade Length: 71.4 cm (28.11 in)
Curvature: 1.3 cm (0.51 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.22 cm (1.27 in)
Width at Tip: 2.21 cm (0.87 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.71 cm (0.28 in)
Sword Weight: 780 grams
Era: Edo period, around Enpō era (1673–1681)
Shape: The blade has a wide body and thick construction with deep curvature.
The kissaki is slightly elongated.
Jigane: Beautiful and well-forged ko-itame hada.
Hamon: Starts with a straight hamon from the hamachi, followed by irregular gunome midare.
The boshi returns in a small rounded shape (komaru).

Features:　Etchu no Kami Fujiwara Kanekuni is a swordsmith known for making blades with excellent cutting ability and is classified as a Wazamono smith.
This piece is well-proportioned, solidly built, and in healthy condition.　Highly recommended.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token Certificate
Aoi Art estimation paper with whole oshigata