Ordering Number: AS26448

Katana in Koshirae

Signature:
Gōshū-jū Nakagawa Taiten Saku Kore 江州住中川泰天作之
Heisei Juroku nen Shichigatsu hi (July 2004) 平成十六年七月日

(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).
This blade is ranked as Jyo Saku among the works of Gōshū-jū Nakagawa Taiten.

Habaki: Single silver habaki
Blade Length: 75.9cm (29.88in)
Curvature: 1.7cm (0.67in)
Mekugi-ana: 1
Motohaba: 3.15cm (1.24in)
Sakihaba: 2.27cm
Kasane: 0.57cm (0.22in)
Weight: 655g

Era: July, Heisei 16 (2004)

Shape: A well-proportioned katana with bo-hi carved on both sides and a slightly elongated kissaki. It is well balanced and comfortable to handle.
Jigane: Well-forged ko-itame hada producing a fine and refined jigane.
Hamon: Nioi-deki gunome-midare with well-defined ashi. The boshi continues in a midare pattern.

Features: Nakagawa Taiten, whose real name is Nakagawa Taizō, is a contemporary swordsmith from Shiga Prefecture, born in 1976.　Considering its length, the sword is relatively lightweight and easy to handle.

Koshirae: Modern koshirae

AoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata

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

Auction Starting Price:350,000JPY

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