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Ordering number:AS24546<\/p>\n

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

Signature: Hizen no Kuni Tadakiyo (8th Generation)
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At our company, we classify swordsmith works into four categories: Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.
\nThis sword is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for the works of Hizen no Kuni Tadakiyo (8th Generation).
\nHabaki: Gold foiled single Habaki.
\nBlade Length: 2 Shaku 5 Sun 8 Bu+ (~78.18 cm \/ 30.77 in)
\nCurvature: 8 Bu (~2.42 cm \/ 0.95 in)
\nMekugi Hole: 1
\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 2.98 cm (1.17 in)
\nWidth at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.00 cm (0.79 in)
\nThickness (Kasane): 0.65 cm (0.26 in)
\nSword Weight: 795 g (1.75 lbs)
\nEra: Late Edo Period
\nShape:\u3000 long blade with a wide body, deep curvature, and a slightly extended tip.
\nThe overall shape is well-proportioned and elegant.
\nJigane (Steel): A fine ko-itame grain, beautifully forged and clearly visible.
\nHamon (Temper Line): A suguha with abundant nie, featuring active ashi and hataraki.
\nThe boshi is rounded with a deep nioiguchi and notable return.<\/p>\n

Features: The renowned Hizen school is exemplified by master swordsmiths such as the first Tadakiyo, second Omi Daijo, third Mutsu, and the eighth-generation Tadakiyo.
\nThis particular piece, crafted by the 8th Tadakiyo, is well-recognized among collectors.
\nNotable for its exceptional clarity, the superb forging of the jigane, and the intricacies of the hamon, which features a deep nioiguchi, active ashi, and hataraki.
\nThis blade was recently rediscovered in the registry of a Fukui domain daimyo, with its provenance documented as Fukui 782, dated April 13, Showa 26 (1951).<\/p>\n

Aoi Art\u2019s Comment: Although this blade was crafted by the 8th Tadakiyo, its quality rivals the works of the second-generation Omi Daijo.
\nThe highly refined jigane and dynamic, deeply engaging hamon immediately convey its exceptional craftsmanship, even among Shinshinto works.
\nThis piece is rare, beautiful, and a must-see for any collector.
\n(As a lighthearted note, we wholeheartedly recommend this piece\u2014no embellishments here!)<\/p>\n

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token
\nNBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho Token
\nAoiArt Estimation Paper
\nFull Oshigata<\/p>\n

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