AS20045 Katana: Kagemori (Taira-Takada)(NBTHK Hozon Token)

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Katana in Koshirae (NBTHK Hozon Token)

Signature: Kagemori (Taira-Takada)
景盛(平高田)

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 Kagemori (Taira-Takada).
Habaki: Silver single-layered
Blade Length: 63.7 cm (25.08 in)
Curvature: 2.25 cm (0.89 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 2.8 cm (1.10 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 1.9 cm (0.75 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.5 cm (0.20 in)
Sword Weight: 525 g
Era: Mid Muromachi period
Shape: The blade is somewhat slender in width and thickness, with a deep curvature.
Jigane: Ko-itame hada with beautiful utsuri.
Hamon: Chojimidare with height variations, showing excellent workmanship.

Features: Although there are some minor flaws and rust, the blade bears the signature of Kagemori.
The koshirae is also a fairly well-crafted piece.

Koshirae:
Tsuba: Suaka (plain copper) tachi-style tsuba
Fuchikashira: Silver
Saya (Scabbard): Aogai-chirashi (scattered blue shell inlay)
Menuki: Plant motif

NBTHK Hozon Token
Aoi Art estimation paper: Whole Oshigata.
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