Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Norikatsu NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Norikatsu NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Norikatsu NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Norikatsu NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Norikatsu NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Norikatsu NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Norikatsu NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Norikatsu NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Norikatsu NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale

Antique Nihonto Katana Attributed to Norikatsu NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate

SKU: NIHKATNIH154352072
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$9,240.00 AUD
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Authentic Nihontō Japanese Sword Katana Attributed to Katsumura Norikatsu 勝村徳勝 NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate 

Katsumura Norikatsu was born in 水戸 (Mito) in 文化六年 (Bunka 6, 1809), commonly known as 彦六 (Hikoro). Initially, he learned the art of sword forging from 関内徳宗 (Sekinai Tokumune), a swordsmith for the 水戸藩 (Mito Domain). In 嘉永五年 (Kaei 5, 1852), under the order of the domain, he went to 江戸 (Edo) accompanied by his disciple, the first-generation 正勝 (Masakatsu), to study under 細川正義 (Hosokawa Masayoshi) and 運寿是一 (Unju Korekazu). During the 文久 (Bunkyu) era, he moved to the 水戸藩邸 (Mito Domain residence) in 小石川 (Koishikawa), 江戸 (Edo), and left behind numerous works. It is said that he passed away at the age of 64 on 二月二十九日 (February 29), 明治五年 (Meiji 5, 1872). His works are characterized by thick, long, and magnificent blades, with a 直刃調 (suguha) on 柾目肌 (masame hada). The blades often feature unraveling edges, 砂流 (sunagashi), and 沸 (nie) on both the 地鉄 (blade steel) and the 刃文 (hamon). The 帽子 (boshi) has a sweeping style, reflecting the 大和 (Yamato) spirit, showcasing his unique craftsmanship.

This 刀 (sword), originally long and grand, has been significantly shortened. However, it retains a well-proportioned width difference between the base and tip. The blade features a double groove (刀樋) on both sides, with a well-forged 柾目肌 (masame hada) and tightly packed 沸 (nie). The blade's edge has multiple layers of 砂流 (sunagashi), long 金筋 (kinsuji), and intense 沸 (nie) extending towards the flat areas of the blade, creating a double and triple 刃文 (hamon) with patterns resembling hot water runs. The 帽子 (boshi) on both sides sweeps back in a flame-like return. These features fully exhibit 徳勝 (Tokukatsu)'s distinctive style, making this sword a quintessential example of his work.

Bare weight: 711 grams.

Nihontō Information

Name 名称  無銘（勝村徳勝） - Mumei（Katsumura Norikatsu）
Blade Length 刀長  二尺八分五厘八毛 / 67.18 cm
Sori 反り  五分二厘八毛 / 0.95 cm
Blade Width 元幅  30.1 mm
Blade Thickness 元重  7.2 mm
Tip Width 先幅  物打24.0 mm 横手位置22.0 mm
Tip Thickness 先重  物打6.0 mm 松葉位置6.4 mm
Mekugi-ana 目釘穴  2個
Age 時代  江戸後期 The latter period of Edo era (19th century)
Certificate 鑑定書  保存刀剣鑑定書(NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate)
Registration 登録  平成30年8月16日 新潟県登録 Registered on August 16, 2018 in Niigata Prefecture
Included 附属 素銅地銀着はばき(Copper Habaki with Silver Plating)
白鞘 (Shirasaya Case)

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The Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (日本美術刀剣保存協会), also known as the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords, is one of the most respected organizations for Japanese sword certification. The NBTHK conducted a meticulous evaluation of this blade and determined that it possesses historical and artistic significance worthy of preservation. The purchaser will receive this original certificate.

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