AS25697 Wakizashi:Hizen no Kuni Kawachi no Kami Fujiwara Masahiro (the 2nd generation) (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Ordering Number: AS25697

Wakizashi in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature:
Hizen no Kuni Kawachi no Kami Fujiwara Masahiro (the 2nd generation)
肥前国河内守藤原正広

Shinto, Jyojyo Saku, Hizen
(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo saku, Jyojyo saku Jyo saku and regular saku)
This sword belongs to Jyo Jyo saku ranking.

Habaki: Silver double habaki
Blade Length: 54.5 cm (21.46 in)
Curvature: 0.9 cm (0.35 in)
Mekugi Holes: 3
Width at Base: 3.24 cm (1.28 in)
Width at the Tip: 2.47 cm (0.97 in)
Thickness of Rim (Kasane): 0.69 cm (0.27 in)

Sword Weight: 580 grams
Era: the early Edo period, around the Kanbun era (1661-1673)

Shape: The wide and thick blade with deep curvature and long kissaki. Bo-Hi is carved on both sides.
Jigane: well forged koitamehada making it an exceptionally beautiful Hizen steel.
Hamon: The temper line is a mix of Nioi and Nie with a Gunome Midare pattern resembling summer clouds. Boshi turns back deeply with deep nioikuchi. The hamon features Sunagashi and Kinsuji.

Features: There were several generations of Kawachi Kami Fujiwara Masahi, and and the first and second generations in particular are particularly highly regarded. The 2nd-generation Masahiro was the son of the 1st generation. His first inscription was Masanaga, and he changed it to Kawachi-Kami Masahiro in 1665 when the 1st generation died. He died in 1700 at the age of 73.

From Aoi-Art: The polish on this blade looks very nice, and it make the hamon and jigane more beautiful.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Paper
NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Paper
AoiArt estimation paper
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