AS26279 Katana: Echigo-no-kami Fujiwara Rai Kinmichi (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Ordering Number: AS26279

Katana in Shirasay (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)
Inscription: Echigo-no-kami Fujiwara Rai Kinmichi 越後守藤原来金道　

We classify swords into Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, andaRegular Saku based on the swordsmith’s skill.
This work is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for Echigo no Kami Fujiwara Rai Kinmichi.

Habaki: Gold-plated double habaki, with a Kiri-mon (paulownia family crest)
Blade Length: 72.0cm (28.35in)
Curvature: 1.3cm (0.51in)
Mekugi-ana: 1
Motohaba: 33.7cm (13.27in)
Sakihaba: 2.27cm (0.89in)
Kasane: 0.79cm (0.31in)
Weight: 905g

Era: early Edo period, circa early 17th century
Shape: wide, thick and long blade
Jigane: fine ko-itame hada with small chikei.
Hamon: Nie-deki Notare and pointed gunome with much Nie.

Features: Echigo no Kami Fujiwara Rai Kinmichi is said to have moved from Mino Province to Kyoto together with his father, Kanemichi, and his brothers, Iga no Kami Kinmichi, Tanba no Kami Yoshimichi, and Etchū no Kami Masatoshi. He is believed to have been granted the title of Echigo no Kami around the Keichō era. This piece has a magnificent, long blade typical of the Keichō period, giving it an imposing and powerful presence.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
Aoi-Art appraisal paper
Whole Oshigata

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