Ordering Number: AS25674

Katana in Shirasaya (Guaranteed: NBTHK Hozon)

Signature: Toto ju Yasutake 東都住靖武

(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).
This work is ranked as Jyo Saku for Toto ju Yasutake.

Habaki: Single-layer silver habaki
Blade Length: 70.6cm (27.80in)
Curvature: 2.2cm (0.87in)
Mekugi-ana: 1
Motohaba: 3.18cm (1.25in)
Sakihaba: 2.28cm (0.90in)
Kasane: 0.68cm (0.27in)
Weight: 820g

Shape: The blade is wide with thick kasane, deep curvature, and an extended kissaki.
Jigane: The steel is well-forged and tightly packed.
Hamon: Nioi-deki, small Gunome midare

Features: Yasutake (real name: Yakuwa Takeshi) was a swordsmith born in Yamagata Prefecture in 1909. He was a disciple of Ikeda Kazumitsu(Yasumitsu). In 1935, he joined the Nihontō Tanrenkai and forged swords within the precincts of Yasukuni Shrine. In 1944, he was granted the swordsmith name “Yasutake” by the Minister of the Army.
After the war, he continued his work as a swordsmith and achieved excellent results at many awards. In 1981, he was designated as Mukansa (above judgment), recognizing his outstanding skill and achievements.

AoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata.

Please note: The price does not include the international shipping fees.

Auction Starting Price:550,000JPY

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