AS24652 Katana:Iyo Daijo Tachibana Katsukuni (1st generation) (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Ordering Number: AS24652

Katana in Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Signature: Iyo Daijo Tachibana Katsukuni (1st generation)
伊豫大掾橘勝国作(初代)

Shinto: O Wazamono: Jyo Saku: Kaga
(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).
The workmanship of this piece is ranked as Jyojo Saku for Iyo Daijo Tachibana Katsukuni.
Habaki: Silver-covered single Habaki
Blade Length: 77.9 cm (30.67 in).
Curvature: 1.21 cm (0.48 in).
Mekugi Hole: 1.
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.23 cm (1.27 in).
Width at Yokote: 2.19 cm (0.86 in).
Thickness of rim (Kasane): 2.19 cm (0.86 in).
Sword Weight: 795 g.
Era: Edo period, around Kanbun (1661–1673).
Shape: Wide mihaba with thick kasane and a standard kissaki.
Bo-hi is carved on both sides.
Jigane: Fine ko-itame well forged, resulting in a refined steel.
Hamon: Pointed gunome forming sanbonsugi.
The nioiguchi is deep, soft, bright, and clear.

Features: Iyo Daijo Tachibana Katsukuni, also known as Matsudo Zensaburo, initially signed as Katsushige.
In 1661 he received the title Iyo Daijo and changed his name to Katsukuni.
He passed away on June 8, 1672.
He consistently admired the 2nd generation Kanemoto and achieved workmanship close to that tradition in both jigane and hamon.
He is especially known for his sanbonsugi hamon.
A highly regarded swordsmith ranked among the O Wazamono for its excellent cutting ability.

Koshirae:
Tsuba: Round iron tsuba with openwork plant design, signed “Kanju”.
Fuchikashira: Shakudo ground with carved autumn insects, finished with gold inlay.
Saya (Scabbard): Aogai scattered lacquer.
Menuki: Figures design with gold inlay.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token.
AoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata.

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