AS25345 AS25345 Katana:Oite Naniwa Gassan Unryushi Sadakazu Seitanren (Gimei)false signature

Ordering number:AS25345

Katana in Shirasaya

Signature: Oite Naniwa Gassan Unryushi Sadakazu Seitanren (Gimei)false signature
於浪華月山雲龍子貞一精鍛錬(偽銘）

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This piece is ranked as Gimei (false signature) for Gassan Unryushi Sadakazu.
Habaki: Single-layered plain copper
Blade Length: 2 Shaku 1 Sun 8 Bu – 66.1 cm (26.02 in)
Curvature: 6 Bu – 1.8 cm (0.71 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.8 cm (1.10 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.18 cm (0.86 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.8 cm (0.31 in)
Sword Weight: 650 grams
Era: Wartime period
Shape: A sword with slightly wide body and thick kasane, showing deep curvature.
The kissaki is extended, and the overall shape is well proportioned.
Jigane: It is believed that this piece was made using Western steel.
Hamon: Nie-based gunome-midare, with round return on the boshi.

Features:　This Western steel sword has been very well polished, allowing the surface grain to appear clearly.
As it is made of Western steel, it cannot pass as a Hozon Token even if it were unsigned.

Historical Context:　A Western steel sword made during the wartime period.
It is polished so well that it appears similar to a traditional Japanese sword at first glance.

Aoi Art estimation paper: Whole Oshigata
*Please note: The price does not include shipping fees.