AS25404 Wakizashi: Hishū Kawachi Daijō Fujiwara Masahiro (4th generation) (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Ordering number:AS25404

Wakizashi: In Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature: Hishū Kawachi Daijō Fujiwara Masahiro (4th generation)
肥州河内大掾藤原正広(四代)

Shinto: Jōjō Saku: Hizen
We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This piece is ranked as Jyojyo Saku among the works of Hishū Kawachi Daijō Fujiwara Masahiro.
Habaki: Single gold-covered habaki
Blade Length: 47.6 cm (18.74 in)
Curvature: 1.4 cm (0.55 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.24 cm (1.28 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.36 cm (0.93 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.71 cm (0.28 in)
Sword Weight: 565 g
Shape:A well-balanced piece with wide mihaba, thick kasane, deep curvature, and an extended kissaki.
The blade has a full-bodied shape with rich nikuoki, giving it a rounded, clam-like surface.
Jigane:Well-forged ko-itame, forming a typical refined Hizen jigane.
Hamon:Nie-based gunome-midare, resembling cumulus clouds rising into a clear summer sky.

Features:This work is by the 4th generation of Hishū Kawachi Daijō Fujiwara Masahiro, though it closely resembles the style of the 1st generation.

Aoi Art’s Comment:The hamon is reminiscent of summer clouds floating in a blue sky—an impressive and highly regarded piece in my evaluation.
Highly recommended.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token
Aoi Art estimation paper with Whole Oshigata