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Ordering number:AS25018<\/p>\n

Katana: In Koshirae (NBTHK Hozon Token)<\/p>\n

Signature: Mumei (attributed to Katsuya Naohide)
\n\u7121\u9298(\u52dd\u5f25\u76f4\u79c0)<\/p>\n

Shinshinto \/ Jyo Saku \/ Musashi
\nWe divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku.
\nThis blade is ranked as Jyo Saku for a work attributed to Katsuya Naohide.
\nHabaki: Single-layered copper (Suaka)
\nBlade Length: 69.4 cm (27.32 in)
\nCurvature: 1.3 cm (0.51 in)
\nMekugi Hole: 2
\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 3.16 cm (1.24 in)
\nWidth at Tip (Sakihaba): 2.14 cm (0.84 in)
\nThickness of rim (Kasane): 0.71 cm (0.28 in)
\nSword Weight: 730 grams
\nEra: Late Edo period
\nShape:This is a suriage mumei blade with standard width and thickness.
\nIt has a shinogi-ji, and the masame-hada on the shinogi-ji is clearly visible.
\nJigane:Well-forged ko-itame hada is clearly visible.
\nHamon:Nie-based gunome-midare with a bright and clear appearance.<\/p>\n

Features:Shoji Katsuya Naohide was the son of Naokatsu and grandson of Taikei Naotane.
\nHe lived in Shitaya, Edo.
\nBorn in 1833 (Tenpo 4) and passed away on September 6, 1905 (Meiji 38) at the age of 73.
\nHis works resemble those of his father Naokatsu and display high skill.<\/p>\n

Koshirae:
\nTsuba: Round iron tsuba with openwork carving of pine trees. Iron bones (tekotsu) are visible on the rim.
\nFuchikashira: Iron base with engraved rabbit motif.
\nSaya (Scabbard): Glossy black lacquered saya (kuro roiro).
\nMenuki: Design of plants and feathers.<\/p>\n

Aoi Art\u2019s Comment:\u3000There are a few minor edge chips (hakor\u00e9) visible on this blade.
\nAdditionally, there is a flaw on the mune about 5 cm from the kissaki.<\/p>\n

NBTHK Hozon Token
\nAoi Art estimation paper
\nWhole Oshigata<\/p>\n

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