{"id":31515,"date":"2026-05-16T11:17:23","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T02:17:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=31515"},"modified":"2026-05-16T11:17:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T02:17:23","slug":"as26203-katana%ef%bc%9a-higo-koku-ju-akamatsu-taro-kanehiro-saku-utsushi-kiyomaro-hinoe-inu-nen-2-gatsu-kichijitsu-lucky-day-in-february-2006","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/sword-auction.com\/en\/product\/31515\/as26203-katana%ef%bc%9a-higo-koku-ju-akamatsu-taro-kanehiro-saku-utsushi-kiyomaro-hinoe-inu-nen-2-gatsu-kichijitsu-lucky-day-in-february-2006\/","title":{"rendered":"AS26203 Katana\uff1a: Higo Koku Ju Akamatsu Taro Kanehiro Saku,  Utsushi Kiyomaro. Hinoe Inu Nen 2 Gatsu Kichijitsu (Lucky Day in February, 2006)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ordering number:AS26203<\/p>\n<p>Katana in Shirasaya<\/p>\n<p>Signature: Higo Koku Ju Akamatsu Taro Kanehiro Saku,<br \/>\nUtsushi Kiyomaro.<br \/>\nHinoe Inu Nen 2 Gatsu Kichijitsu (Lucky Day in February, 2006)<br \/>\n\u80a5\u5f8c\u570b\u4f4f\u8d64\u677e\u592a\u90ce\u517c\u88d5\u4f5c\u3000\u5199\u6e05\u9ebf<br \/>\n\u4e19\u620c\u5e74\u4e8c\u6708\u5409\u65e5<\/p>\n<p>We divide the craftsmanship into four levels: Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku.<br \/>\nThis piece is ranked as Jyo Saku among the works of Akamatsu Taro Kaneyasu.<br \/>\nHabaki: Silver single Habaki.<br \/>\nBlade Length: 75.6 cm (29.76 in).<br \/>\nCurvature: 2.0 cm (0.79 in).<br \/>\nMekugi Hole: 1.<br \/>\nWidth at Base (Motohaba): 3.75 cm (1.48 in).<br \/>\nWidth at Tip (Sakihaba): 3.2 cm (1.26 in).<br \/>\nThickness (Kasane): 0.87 cm (0.34 in).<br \/>\nSword Weight: 1075 grams.<br \/>\nEra: Modern.(February, 2006)<br \/>\nShape:A broad blade (3.75 cm\/1.48 in), thick and sturdy, with a deep curvature.<br \/>\nThe tip (kissaki) is large and elongated, giving the sword a commanding presence.<br \/>\nJigane (Forging):A fine ko-itame pattern, with a clean, flawless surface and beautiful texture.<br \/>\nHamon (Temper Line):A vibrant nie-based gunome-midare pattern, with active ashi (legs) extending toward the edge, maintaining consistent activity up to the tip.<\/p>\n<p>Features:This work was created by Akamatsu Taro Kaneyasu as a tribute to the renowned Kiyomaro.<br \/>\nThe inscription &#8220;Utsushi Kiyomaro&#8221; reflects the craftsman&#8217;s intention to emulate Kiyomaro&#8217;s style.<\/p>\n<p>Aoi Art\u2019s Comment:This is a magnificent piece, with a robust shape and ample blade meat.<br \/>\nThe long unsharpened portion (ubuha) adds to its integrity and impressive appearance.<br \/>\nIts remarkable condition suggests that, even after 1,000 years, it will remain an awe-inspiring masterpiece.<\/p>\n<p>Aoi Art Certification Paper<br \/>\nWhole Oshigata<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2024\/24519-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2024\/24519-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"30%\" height=\"30%\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2024\/24519-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2024\/24519-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"30%\" height=\"30%\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2024\/24519-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2024\/24519-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"30%\" height=\"30%\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2024\/24519paper-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2024\/24519paper-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40%\" height=\"40%\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2024\/24519paper-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2024\/24519paper-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"40%\" height=\"40%\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2024\/24519sayagaki.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2024\/24519sayagaki.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\u201c40%\" height=\u201c40%\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2024\/24519_p.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aoijapan.com\/img\/sword\/2024\/24519_p.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\u201c70%\" height=\u201c70%\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ordering number:AS26203 Katana in Shirasaya Signature: Higo Koku Ju Akamatsu Taro Kanehiro Saku, Utsushi Kiyomaro. Hinoe Inu Nen 2 Gatsu Kichijitsu (Lucky Day in February, 2006) \u80a5\u5f8c\u570b\u4f4f\u8d64\u677e\u592a\u90ce\u517c\u88d5\u4f5c\u3000\u5199\u6e05\u9ebf \u4e19\u620c\u5e74\u4e8c\u6708\u5409\u65e5 We divide the craftsmanship into four levels: Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku, and Regular Saku. 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