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Ordering Number: AS25545<\/p>\n

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

Signature: Hokke Saburo Nobufusa
\n\u6cd5\u83ef\u4e09\u90ce\u4fe1\u623f<\/p>\n

We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
\nThis blade is ranked as Jyo Saku.<\/p>\n

Habaki:Copper base, shilver foiled, shingle-layerd.
\nBlade Length: 63.6 cm (25.04 in)
\nCurvature: 1.7 cm (0.67 in)
\nMekugi Hole: 1
\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 2.86 cm (1.13 in)
\nWidth at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.03 cm (0.80 in)
\nThickness of rim (Kasane): 0.70 cm (0.28 in)
\nSword Weight: 690 g<\/p>\n

Shape:
\nThe blade is slightly wide, of normal thickness, with a deep curvature and an extended kissaki, showing an elegant overall shape.<\/p>\n

Jigane:
\nWell-forged ko-itame hada, forming a fine steel texture.<\/p>\n

Hamon:
\nNie-deki with gunome-midare, featuring active ko-ashi, forming a clean and consistent hamon.<\/p>\n

Features:
\nHokke Saburo Nobufusa was born on May 15, 1909.
\nHe was also known as Ryouun.
\nA swordsmith from Miyagi Prefecture, his family originally served as swordsmiths for the Mutsu Sendai Domain.
\nHis real name was Noboru Takahashi.
\nHe produced numerous swords during the wartime period.
\nIn 1966, he was designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Miyagi Prefecture.
\nHe passed away at the age of 91 on October 25, 2000.<\/p>\n

Many of his works made during the war remain unsigned, as production ceased before signatures could be inscribed due to the end of the war.
\nThis particular piece, however, was signed before the war ended.
\nIt shows kin-suji in parts, demonstrating a high level of craftsmanship.<\/p>\n

Although he was a renowned gunto swordsmith, he has unfortunately passed away.
\nHis style has been succeeded by his eldest son, Hokke Saburo Nobufusa (9th generation), and his grandson, Eiki Takahashi.
\nBoth currently produce works based on the Yamato-den Hosho tradition, continuing the lineage of the Hokke school.<\/p>\n

Aoi Art\u2019s Comment:
\nThis piece is finely polished, with the blade surface carefully finished, allowing the ha to be clearly seen.<\/p>\n

Historical background:
\nThe first generation produced choji-midare jigane, but the later generations transitioned to masame-hada.<\/p>\n

Aoi Art estimation paper: Whole Oshigata<\/p>\n

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