AS25717 Katana: Gassan Unryushi Sadakazu Saku (Not Guaranteed) Meiji 3 Nen 6 Gatsu Hi (Consignment Sale))

Katana in Shirasaya

Signature: Gassan Unryushi Sadakazu Saku (Not Guaranteed)
Meiji 3 Nen 6 Gatsu Hi

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This work is ranked as Jyo Saku among the works of Gassan Unryushi Sadakazu.

Habaki: Silver foiled single Habaki.
Blade Length: 72.4 cm (28.50 in)
Curvature: 2.7 cm (1.06 in)
Mekugi Hole: 2
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.70 cm (1.46 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 3.17 cm (1.25 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.70 cm (0.28 in)
Sword Weight: 870 g

Shape: long and wide blade with big curvature and big Kissaki.
Jigane: Intense Ayasugi Hada
Hamon: Ko-nie base Notare and small Midare with thin NIoikuchi.

Features: Although this piece shows an ayasugi-hada pattern, in my personal opinion it appears different from the work of Gassan Sadakazu, and therefore its authenticity cannot be determined with certainty.
The kakuza on the Tsuka are missing. Repair can be arranged at an additional cost (approximately JPY 20,000).

Aoi Art estimation paper: Whole Oshigata

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