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Katana in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token)<\/p>\n

Signature: Nagasada (Okachiyama Nagasada)
\nDated: February, Meiji 2 (1869)
\n\u6c38\u8c9e (\u5fa1\u52dd\u5c71\u6c38\u8c9e)
\n\u660e\u6cbb\u4e8c\u5e74\u4e8c\u6708\u65e5<\/p>\n

Shinshinto: Jyojyo Saku: Mino
\nWe divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
\nThis piece is ranked as Jyojyo Saku among the works of Nagasada.
\nHabaki: Copper base.Single-layered and inlaid with gold.
\nBlade Length: 68.1 cm (26.81 in)
\nCurvature: 1.2 cm (0.47 in)
\nMekugi Hole: 1
\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 3.05 cm (1.20 in)
\nWidth at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.21 cm (0.87 in)
\nThickness of rim (Kasane): 0.62 cm (0.24 in)
\nSword Weight: 695 g
\nEra: Meiji 2 (1869)
\nShape: Standard length with two grooves (bohi and soehi) carved along the shinogi-ji, forming a mitsumune (triple ridge).
\nThe kissaki is noticeably long.
\nJigane: Well-forged ko-itame hada, with the grain clearly visible.
\nHamon: Nie-based gunome-midare with a deep nioiguchi, and the b\u014dshi enters in midare style.<\/p>\n

Features: Okachiyama Nagasada lived in Okachiyama, Mino Province, and was an active Mino smith during the Shinshinto period, later residing in Edo.
\nHis real name was Matsui Jiichiro.
\nHe was born in 1809 (Bunka 6) in Fuwagun, Mino Province, as the son of Matsui Naosaburo.
\nHe is said to have once served as a smith for the Kishu Tokugawa family, and later moved to Ise-Tamura around the first year of Man’en (1860).
\nBy around Bunkyu 2 (1862), he was living and forging swords in Aoyama, Edo.
\nHe passed away in February, Meiji 2 (1869), at the age of 61.
\nIt is believed that this sword was his final work, made just before his death.
\nThough it has a somewhat weak impression suggestive of his final days, it is likely a work into which he poured the last of his strength.
\nI have not seen any works by Nagasada dated later than February, Meiji 2.
\nHe was a highly skilled swordsmith, and due to his reputation, many forgeries exist.
\nHowever, this piece passed the NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token judgment.
\nO-Katsuyama Nagasada is known for making many mitsumune blades, and this one is no exception.
\nThis piece is highly recommended.<\/p>\n

Aoi Art\u2019s Comment: Okachiyama Nagasada has had many works designated as Juyo Token.
\nThis is likely due to his use of the Soshu tradition and the high quality of his craftsmanship.
\nMost of his swords feature a mitsumune (triple ridge), so please check that detail when considering a purchase.<\/p>\n

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token
\nAoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata<\/p>\n

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