AS22222 Katana:Chikushū-jū Onizuka Yoshikuni(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Ordering number:AS22222

Katana: In Shirasaya, with Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature: Chikushū-jū Onizuka Yoshikuni
筑州住鬼塚吉国

Shinto: Jyo Saku: Chikugo
We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
This piece is ranked as Jyojyo Saku among the works of Chikushū-jū Onizuka Yoshikuni.
Habaki: Plain copper
Blade Length: 69.0 cm (27.17 in)
Curvature: 1.9 cm (0.75 in)
Mekugi Holes: 2
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.07 cm (1.21 in)
Width at Tip: 1.97 cm (0.78 in)
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 0.76 cm (0.30 in)
Sword Weight: 755 grams
Era: Edo period, around Keian era (1648–1652)
Shape: A beautiful katana with slightly wide mihaba, thick kasane, slightly deep curvature, and extended kissaki.
Jigane: The hada is well-forged with visible grain. The jigane appears to be itame like the hiraji, likely forged from a single piece of steel. Typically, the shinogiji shows masame and is forged from different steel, making this piece quite unique.
Hamon: Nie-deki with gunome-midare mixed with notare and small ashi.
Boshi: Turns down and returns in a small round shape (komaru).

Features: Chikushū-jū Onizuka Yoshikuni is said to have continued forging swords until the age of 89.
The shinogiji is itame rather than masame, which is a significant difference and unique feature of this sword.

Koshirae: Japanese Imperial Army sword mounting.

Aoi Art’s Comment: This katana by Chikushū-jū Onizuka Yoshikuni was likely kept at home for many years, and when the owner’s son went off to war, the father mounted it as a military sword for him.
With a blade length of 69 cm and excellent craftsmanship, this is a highly recommended piece.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token (to be issued soon)
AoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata

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