Ordering Number: AS25608

Katana in Shirasaya (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token).

Signature: Mumei (Unsigned) (Den Kanenaga).
無銘(伝 兼長)

Chuko period: O-Wazamono: Jyo Saku: Bizen.
(We divide 4 sections for each sword as Saijyo Saku, Jyojyo Saku, Jyo Saku and Regular Saku).
This work is ranked as Jyojyo Saku for Mumei (Den Kanenaga).

Habaki: Gold-plated double habaki.
Blade Length: 71.9 cm (28.31 in).
Curvature: 2.1 cm (0.83 in).
Mekugi Hole: 2.
Width at Base (Motohaba): 3.00 cm (1.18 in).
Width at Yokote: 2.02 cm (0.80 in).
Thickness (Kasane): 0.72 cm (0.28 in).
Sword Weight: 800 g.
Shape: O-suriage mumei, with wide mihaba, thick kasane, deep curvature, and an extended kissaki.
Jigane: Ko-itame hada well forged, forming a refined and excellent jigane.
Hamon: Nie deki with a complex and vigorous midare pattern, showing utsuri, and the boshi is midarekomi.

Features: Kanenaga was known as a disciple of Nagayoshi and also as an O-Wazamono smith.
This sword is a dignified and imposing work.
The nioi-deki works actively, and the utsuri appears clearly, making this an enjoyable piece to appreciate.

Aoi Art’s Comment: Kanenaga belonged to the Nagayoshi lineage, and his hamon is characterized by rich and active midare patterns, with a tendency for a large and extended kissaki.
Following the tradition of the Kanenaga school, this work shows an extended kissaki and a lively midare hamon in nioi-deki with visible utsuri, presenting a healthy and impressive blade.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Token.
Aoi Art estimation paper.
Whole Oshigata

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Auction Starting Price:1,700,000JPY

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