AS25516 Katana: Chikugo Ju Kuniharu Saku(2011)

Katana in Koshirae

Inscription: Chikugo Ju Kuniharu Saku 筑後住国治作
Heisei 23Nen 4Gatsu Hi (Spring, 2011)

We divide works in to Saijo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku,and Regular Saku.
This piece is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for Kuniharu.

Habaki: silver single habaki
Blade Length:72.7cm (28.6in)
Curvature: 1.6cm (0.6in)
Width at Base(Motohaba):3.21cm (1.3in)
Width at tip(Sakihaba):2.30cm (0.9in)
Thickness: 0.63cm (0.2in)
Blade Weight: 605g (1.3lbs)
Era: Modern times

Shape: wide and thick blade with Bohi carvings.
Jigane: fine jigane looks plain pattern
Hamon: Nioi base uniformed Gunomemidare with Ashi.

Koshirae: modern

Features: Chikugo-jū Kuniharu is a modern swordsmith from Fukuoka Prefecture. This blade is relatively light and seems to have been made with practical use in mind. The hamon is also well done, making it suitable for appreciation.

Aoi-Art estimation Paper
whole Oshigata

Please note: the price does not include the shipping fees.



<