AS25054 Katana: Musashi Daijo Kore(cut below, Korekazu)(NBTHK Hozon Token)

Katana in Shirasaya (NBTHK Hozon Token)(NBTHK Koshu Tokubetsu Kicho Token)

Signature:
Musashi Daijo Kore (cut below, Korekazu)
武蔵大掾是(是一)（以下切）

Shinto: Ryo-Wazamono, Jyo Saku
We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This sword is ranked as Jyo Saku in terms of craftsmanship.

Habaki: Double-layered silver habaki
Blade Length: 65.3 cm (25.7in)
Curvature: 1.0 cm (0.4in)
Mekugi Holes: 2
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.22 cm (1.3in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.14 cm (0.8in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.75 cm (0.3in)
Sword Weight: 760 g
Era: the early Edo period, 17th century

Shape: slightly wide adn thick blade with small curvature.
Jigane: Koitame hada with much Ji-nie and Utsuri.
Hamon: Nioi-base Chojimidare with small Nie composing Yo and Sunagashi.

Features:　Musashi Daijo Korekazu, also known as Kawakami Sakon, was affiliated with the Omi-Ishido school and later moved to Edo.

Aoi Art’s Comment:　Though the chōji-midare differs somewhat from that seen in Koto works, this blade is a well-crafted piece of the Shinto period with firmness and a distinct Ichimonji-style appearance.
It is a solid and well-made example.

NBTHK Hozon Certificate
NBTHK Koshu Kicho paper
Aoi Art estimation paper

Whole Oshigata
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