AS25675 Katana ： Sadaaki Saku Date: May, 1996 (Heisei 8)

Ordering Number: AS25675

Katana in Koshirae

Signature: Sadaaki Saku
Date: May, 1996 (Heisei 8)
貞晃作
平成八年五月日

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 Sadaaki’s works.
Habaki: Single-layer silver
Blade Length: 71.6 cm (28.19 in)
Curvature: 1.9 cm (0.75 in)
Mekugi Hole: 1
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.16 cm (1.24 in)
Width at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.22 cm (0.87 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.60 cm (0.24 in)
Sword Weight: 585 grams
Shape: Balanced width and thickness with deep curvature and extended kissaki.
A bohi (groove) is carved on both sides, and the nakago is ubu (unaltered).
Jigane: Ko-itame mixed with masame.
Hamon: Nie-deki with rounded gunome midare.
Boshi is rounded.

Features: This blade was made by swordsmith Sadaaki, whose real name is Koichi Noguchi, born in 1929 (Showa 4).
He resides in Shiozawa-machi, Minamiuonuma-gun, Niigata Prefecture, and was a disciple of swordsmith Teiji Watanabe.
He is a member of the Japanese Swordsmith Association and has received numerous awards at the New Sword Masterpiece Exhibition.
One of the most notable features of his work is the effort to reduce the sword’s weight as much as possible.
He aimed to prevent tendonitis, which can be caused by heavier swords, by making them lighter and more suitable for Iai.
I personally believe this approach is quite reasonable.
For those practicing Iai or for appreciation, especially elderly users, this lightweight design may be particularly beneficial.

Koshirae (Modern mount):
Tsuba: Round iron sukashi tsuba
Fuchikashira: Shakudo base
Menuki: Design of turnip
Saya (Scabbard): Glossy black lacquered saya

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