Ordering Number: 26349

Tachi in Shirasaya

Signature:
Ichi 一
Kazuhira Saku 和平作
Heisei Mizunoe-Saru nen Hachigatsu Kichijitsu
平成壬申年八月吉日

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

Habaki: Gold Foil Single
Blade Length: 71.2cm (28.03in)
Curvature: 3.2cm (1.26in)
Mekugi-ana: 2
Motohaba: 3.38cm (1.33in)
Sakihaba: 2.49cm (0.98in)
Kasane: 0.80cm (0.31in)
Weight: 925g

Era: modern times, 1992

Shape: A powerful katana with a wide blade, thick kasane, and deep curvature. Bo-hi are carved on both sides of the blade.
Jigane: Well-forged ko-itame hada with clearly visible grain.
Hamon: Gunome-midare mixed with choji-midare. An excellent example of the smith's workmanship.

Features:
Okubo Kazuhiro was a contemporary swordsmith, who studied under Living National Treasure Miyairi Akihira and his received the character Hira 平 from Akihira. He received official authorization to make Japanese swords in 1967. After becoming independent, he received numerous awards and was designated Mukansa (exempt from appraisal) in 2000. Sadly, he passed away in 2003 at the age of 59.

AoiArt estimation paper: Whole Oshigata

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

Price:1,200,000JPY

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