AS26507 Katana: Yamato Daijo Fujiwara Kuniyuki (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Ordering Number: 26507

Katana in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)

Inscription: Yamato Daijo Fujiwara Kuniyuki 大和大掾藤原国行

We divide works in to Saijo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku,and Regular Saku.
This piece is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for Kuniyuki.

Habaki: Gold plated double habaki
Blade Length: 76.4cm (30.08in)
Curvature: 1.2cm (0.47in)
Mekugi-ana: 1
Motohaba: cm (in)
Sakihaba: 3.28cm (1.29in)
Kasane: 2.09cm (0.82in)
Weight: 895g

Era: early Edo period around Kanbun circa late17th century

Shape: slightly wide blade with shallow curvature and short kissaki.
Jigane: A mixture of itame and mokume hada, with flowing masame along hamon and visible chikei.
Hamon: Nie base Suguha with komidare and koashi with thick nioikuchi.

Features:
Yamato Daijo Fujiwara Kuniyuki was a swordsmith from Bungo Province who was active around the Kanbun era of the Edo period. His blades were designated as Wazamono, indicating their excellent cutting ability. This particular sword is a long, healthy example in excellent condition, offering an opportunity to appreciate the beautiful grain patterns of the jigane.

Historical Background:
Around the Kanbun era, swordsmanship became increasingly popular, and it is said that swords with shallow curvature and a relatively straight shape, similar to wooden practice swords used in training, came to be favored.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
Aoi-Art estimation Paper
whole Oshigata

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