AS20512-Katana:　(Kiku Mon) Tanba Kami Yoshimichi (Kyo 4th generation)

Katana in Shirasaya with Koshirae.(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)
Signature :　(Kiku Mon) Tanba Kami Yoshimichi (Kyo 4th generation)

Fujishiro Book: Shinto: Chu Jyo Saku: Wazamono: Yamashiro
(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo saku, Jyo-jyo saku Jyo saku and regular saku)
This sword belongs to Jyo-jyo saku ranking.
The blade was polished.
Habaki :　Gold color double habaki.
Blade length:　61.0　cm or 24.015 inches.
Sori : 2.1 cm or 0.82 inches.
Mekugi: 　1
Width at the hamachi: 3.31 cm or 1.30 inches.
Width at the Kissaki: 2.14 cm or 0.84 inches.
Kasane : 0.64 cm or 0.25 inches.
The weight of the sword 620grams.
Era : Edo period Enpo era.
Shape: Wide and thick Katana with deep Sori, longer Kissaki.
The shape is elegant.
Jigane : Ko Mokume Hada well grained with Jinie attach.
Ths is Yamashiro’s beautiful Jigane.
Hamon : From Hamachi is Suguna Hamon and then Sudare-Ba.

Special feature: The 4th generation Yoshimichi called Yoshinnjo. and received “Tanba Kami” in the first year of Enpo.
He engraved a chrysanthemum crest on the Nakago. Unlike the early Hamon, the Hamon is bright and clear.

Koshirae :
Fuchikashira: Shakudo, bamboo is engraved with Shakudo and coper color.
Tsuba: Round shape iron Tsuba, a person and landscape are engraved with Shakudo and gold color.
Menuki: Shakudo, Chrysanthemum is engraved with gold color.
Saya: Aogai Chirashi Saya.

From Aoi Art: This blade is solid and has an elegant Koshirae.
This is a stunning Sudare-Ba Hamon Katana. We recommend this sword for you.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token
Aoi Art estimation paper: whole Oshigata.