Antique Nihonto Katana Signed by Masanaga NBTHK TOKUBETSU HOZON TOKEN Certificate NTHK 甲種 TOKUBETSU KICHO TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Signed by Masanaga NBTHK TOKUBETSU HOZON TOKEN Certificate NTHK 甲種 TOKUBETSU KICHO TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Signed by Masanaga NBTHK TOKUBETSU HOZON TOKEN Certificate NTHK 甲種 TOKUBETSU KICHO TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Signed by Masanaga NBTHK TOKUBETSU HOZON TOKEN Certificate NTHK 甲種 TOKUBETSU KICHO TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Signed by Masanaga NBTHK TOKUBETSU HOZON TOKEN Certificate NTHK 甲種 TOKUBETSU KICHO TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Signed by Masanaga NBTHK TOKUBETSU HOZON TOKEN Certificate NTHK 甲種 TOKUBETSU KICHO TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Signed by Masanaga NBTHK TOKUBETSU HOZON TOKEN Certificate NTHK 甲種 TOKUBETSU KICHO TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Signed by Masanaga NBTHK TOKUBETSU HOZON TOKEN Certificate NTHK 甲種 TOKUBETSU KICHO TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Signed by Masanaga NBTHK TOKUBETSU HOZON TOKEN Certificate NTHK 甲種 TOKUBETSU KICHO TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Signed by Masanaga NBTHK TOKUBETSU HOZON TOKEN Certificate NTHK 甲種 TOKUBETSU KICHO TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Signed by Masanaga NBTHK TOKUBETSU HOZON TOKEN Certificate NTHK 甲種 TOKUBETSU KICHO TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Signed by Masanaga NBTHK TOKUBETSU HOZON TOKEN Certificate NTHK 甲種 TOKUBETSU KICHO TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Signed by Masanaga NBTHK TOKUBETSU HOZON TOKEN Certificate NTHK 甲種 TOKUBETSU KICHO TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Signed by Masanaga NBTHK TOKUBETSU HOZON TOKEN Certificate NTHK 甲種 TOKUBETSU KICHO TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Signed by Masanaga NBTHK TOKUBETSU HOZON TOKEN Certificate NTHK 甲種 TOKUBETSU KICHO TOKEN Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale

Antique Nihonto Katana Signed by Masanaga NBTHK TOKUBETSU HOZON TOKEN Certificate NTHK 甲種 TOKUBETSU KICHO TOKEN Certificate

SKU: NIHKATNIH148137072
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$24,150.00 AUD
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Authentic Nihontō Japanese Sword Katana Signed by Hizen no kuni Bicchu daijo Fujiwara Masanaga 肥前國備中大掾藤原正永 NBTHK TOKUBETSU HOZON TOKEN Certificate/ NTHK 甲種 TOKUBETSU KICHŌ TŌKEN Certificate

備中大掾正永 (Bitchu Daijo Masanaga) was born as the eldest son of the second generation 河内守正廣 (Kawachi no Kami Masahiro). His common name was Denbei, and his initial signature was "廣永" (Hironaga).

In Kanbun 5 (1665), when the first generation Kawachi Daijo Masahiro passed away, the second generation Masahiro went to Kyoto and changed his title from "Musashi no Kami" to "Kawachi no Kami," and altered his name from "正永" (Masanaga) to "正廣" (Masahiro). Masanaga also went to Kyoto with his father and was appointed "Bitchu Daijo." In Genroku 12 (1699), when the second generation Masahiro passed away, Masanaga inherited the family headship as the third generation head of the Hizen Masahiro family. Consequently, he needed to transition to "Kawachi no Kami" and assume the name "Masahiro." In Genroku 14 (1701), he submitted a request to the Saga Domain administration, but before receiving a response, he passed away at the age of 60 in Hoei 1 (1704). Therefore, Masanaga did not take the name "Masahiro" during his lifetime and continued to be known as "Masanaga." Similarly, the second and fifth generation Masahiro initially used the name "Masanaga," but unlike other generations, the master Masanaga never signed as "Masahiro."

Additionally, there are not many works with Masanaga's own signature, as he mostly worked as a substitute for the second generation Masahiro. In fact, he served as the head of the Hizen Masahiro family for only five years.

Masanaga's style, like the first and second generation Masahiro, excelled in crafting powerful gunome-midare (irregular waves), but he was also skilled in making suguha (straight hamon). This sword features a well-proportioned width difference between the base and tip, with an extended tip. The steel has a fine ko-itame (small board grain) with dense ji-nie (small martensite crystals) and intricate chikei (line patterns). The bright and clear nioiguchi (habuchi) has a suguha with small sand streaks, kinsuji (golden lines), and inazuma (lightning patterns), along with gunome-ashi (legs of irregular waves) and occasional nodes. The boshi (tip of the blade) is straight with a rounded return on both sides, showcasing Masanaga's exceptional skill in creating the signature straight hamon of Hizen swords.

The accompanying koshirae is sturdy with no looseness in the handle, and the tsuba (guard) produces almost no rattle. When unsheathed and handled, the sword has a well-balanced center of gravity, indicating that it was crafted with both aesthetic and practical considerations in mind. Currently, one of Masanaga's works with an irregular pattern has been designated as an Important Sword. If a straight pattern piece were to receive this designation in the future, this sword would be a strong candidate.

Bare weight: 858 grams.
Weight with koshirae and without saya: 1,132 grams.

Nihontō Information

Name 名称  肥前國備中大掾藤原正永 - Hizen no kuni Bicchu daijo Fujiwara Masanaga
Blade Length 刀長  二尺三寸四分三厘弱 / 71.0 cm
Sori 反り  六分五厘 / 1.97 cm
Blade Width 元幅  33.3 mm
Blade Thickness 元重  7.6 mm
Tip Width 先幅  物打26.5 mm 横手位置23.3 mm
Tip Thickness 先重  物打5.8 mm 松葉位置4.6 mm
Mekugi-ana 目釘穴  2個
Age 時代  江戸前期延宝頃（1673～）The early period of Edo era (17th century)
Certificate 鑑定書 特別保存刀剣鑑定書(NBTHK TOKUBETSU HOZON TŌKEN Certificate) /甲種特別貴重刀剣認定書(NTHK 甲種 Koshū TOKUBETSU KICHŌ TŌKEN Certificate)
Registration 登録 令和28年8月10日 福井県登録 Registered on August 10, 2028 in Fukui Prefecture
Included 附属 宣徳地銀着はばき  Shinto period silver-plated habaki
黒石目塗鞘打刀拵 Black stone texture lacquered saya uchigatana koshirae
白鞘 / 継木 Shirasaya Case / Tsugiki

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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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