{"id":30385,"date":"2026-02-25T10:16:36","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T01:16:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/?post_type=product&p=30385"},"modified":"2026-02-25T11:58:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T02:58:12","slug":"as25822-katana-signature-mutsu-aizu-ju-fujiwara-michitoki-a-day-in-august-1838-kiritsuke-meiapril-13-1862-tested-by-goto-toshikage-at-senju-successfully-cut-through-a-thick-earthen-mo","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/product\/30385\/as25822-katana-signature-mutsu-aizu-ju-fujiwara-michitoki-a-day-in-august-1838-kiritsuke-meiapril-13-1862-tested-by-goto-toshikage-at-senju-successfully-cut-through-a-thick-earthen-mo\/","title":{"rendered":"AS25822 Katanaa:Mutsu Aizu ju Fujiwara Michitoki with Saidan-mei (NBTHK Hozon Token)(Consignment Sale)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ordering Number: AS25822<\/p>\n

Katana in Shirasaya with Koshirae (NBTHK Hozon Token)(Consignment Sale)<\/p>\n

Signature: Mutsu Aizu ju Fujiwara Michitoki
\nA day in August 1838
\n(Kiritsuke Mei)April 13, 1862, Tested by Goto Toshikage at Senju \u2013 successfully cut through a thick earthen mound; quenched by Sumi Motooki.
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\n\u5929\u4fdd\u4e5d\u5e74\u516b\u6708\u65e5
\n(\u5207\u4ed8\u9298)\u6587\u4e45\u4e8c\u5e74\u56db\u6708\u5341\u4e09\u65e5
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(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).
\nThis work is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for Mutsu Aizu ju Fujiwara Michitoki.
\nHabaki: Single-layer copper.
\nBlade Length: 69.2 cm (27.24 in).
\nCurvature: 1.5 cm (0.59 in).
\nMekugi Hole: 1.
\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 2.85 cm (1.12 in).
\nWidth at Yokote: 1.72 cm (0.68 in).
\nThickness (Kasane): 0.57 cm (0.22 in).
\nSword Weight: 590 g.
\nShape: Standard width and thickness katana.
\nBo-hi grooves are carved on both sides, and the kissaki is slightly extended.
\nThe curvature is relatively deep.
\nJigane: The jigane is well forged with visible grain, creating a pattern that at first glance gives the impression of an old sword.
\nHamon: The nioiguchi is tight, forming a straight hamon, indicating excellent sharpness.
\nA sense of utsuri can be perceived.<\/p>\n

Features: This work was made in August 1838 by Mutsu Aizu ju Fujiwara Michitoki, and the yaki-ire (hardening) was performed by Sumi Motooki.
\nYaki-ire is one of the most delicate and crucial processes for a swordsmith, in which the reddened blade is carefully judged and quenched in water at the optimal moment for rapid cooling.
\nLater, on April 13, 1862, Goto Toshikage successfully performed a cutting test at Senju, which is proudly inscribed on the blade.<\/p>\n

Koshirae:
\nTsuba: Round iron sukashi tsuba with visible tekkotsu.
\nSignature appears to read Shoami Yoshishige.
\nFuchikashira: Shakudo nanako ground depicting a carp climbing a waterfall.
\nSaya (Scabbard): Black roiro lacquered saya.
\nMenuki: Design believed to depict a bush warbler on a plum tree.<\/p>\n

NBTHK Hozon Token.
\nAoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata.
\n*Overseas shipping fee not included.<\/p>\n

Please note: the price does not include the shipping fees.<\/p>\n

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