AS20306-Sunnobi Tanto: SyoJi Jiro Taro Naokatsu Saku Kore

Sunnobi Tanto(Wakizashi) in Shirasaya with Koshirae.(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)(NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Token)

Signature : SyoJi Jiro Taro Naokatsu Saku Kore
Bunsei 10 Nen 8 Gatsu Chujun

Fujishiro Toko Jiten:shinshin to:yo Jyo Saku:Musasi.
(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo saku, Jyojyo saku Jyo saku and regular
saku)
This sword belongs to Jyo jyo saku ranking.
The blade was polished.
Habaki : Gold foiled double Habaki
Blade length : 30.3 cm or 11.9 inches.
Mekugi : 1
Width at the hamachi : 2.53cm or 0.99 inches.
Kasane :0.8 cm or 0.31 inches.
The weight of the sword 290 grams.
Era : Edo period Bunsei era
Shape : Regular width and thick sword without Sori. Shape sword.
Jigane : Ko-Itame-Hada well grained, Jinie attached with small Chikei. Beautiful Jigane.
Hamon : Ko-Niedeki, Ko-Gunome-Midare worked. Sunagashi and thin Kinsuji
worked.

Special feature: Naokatsu is a student of Naotane. His work is very similar to
his master’s work and there are some swords was made
with higher quality than his master.

From Aoi Art: Naokatsu was a student of Naotane. He has exellent skills, so Naotane decides to adopt Naokatsu as his son. This
sword is Yoroi-Doshi style and we can feel the sharpness.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon and Tokubetsu Kicho
Aoi Art estimation paper: whole Oshigata.