Antique Nihonto Katana Signed by Suketoshi NBTHK HOZON Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Signed by Suketoshi NBTHK HOZON Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Signed by Suketoshi NBTHK HOZON Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Signed by Suketoshi NBTHK HOZON Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Signed by Suketoshi NBTHK HOZON Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Signed by Suketoshi NBTHK HOZON Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Signed by Suketoshi NBTHK HOZON Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Signed by Suketoshi NBTHK HOZON Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale
Antique Nihonto Katana Signed by Suketoshi NBTHK HOZON Certificate | KatanaSwordArt Nihonto For Sale

Antique Nihonto Katana Signed by Suketoshi NBTHK HOZON Certificate

SKU: NIHKATNIH118740071
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$9,148.00 AUD
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Authentic Nihontō Japanese Sword Katana Signed by Kurume ju Suketoshi 久留米住祐利  NBTHK HOZON  Certificate 

The creator of this sword, 祐利 (Suketoshi), was a highly skilled swordsmith who was a disciple of 加賀介祐永 (Kaganojo Sukenaga) and served as a craftsman for the 筑後久留米藩 (Chikugo Kurume domain). However, due to his active period being during the turbulent end of the Edo period to the early Meiji period and the subsequent 廃刀令 (Haitōrei, sword abolition edict), the number of his surviving works is small and rare.

This sword does not show a significant difference between the base and tip, reminiscent of a large shortened sword from the Nanbokucho period at first glance. The tip is extended, the steel shows well-forged mokume, tight with fine ji-nie, and some areas reveal large grain. The 刃文 (hamon) is a bright, clear suguha with frequent ashi, and the ha shows continuous hotsure, resembling the work of Bizen's Kiyomitsu. The 帽子 (boshi) is straight on both sides, sweeping slightly forward, with nie forming kinsuji and returning in a small round.

While a sword with a shallow curvature and no significant difference between the base and tip usually feels heavier towards the tip and slightly unbalanced, this sword surprisingly feels well-balanced with the center of gravity closer to the hand, making it feel light in hand. This reflects Suketoshi's high level of skill considering practical use.

The sword has no notable forging flaws, making it an excellent piece, and the inscription "上九" (Jokyu) on the 棟 (mune) suggests it might have been forged as a prepared sword for the 久留米藩 (Kurume domain). This is a well-made piece, and we highly recommend submitting it for the 保存刀剣鑑定 (NBTHK HOZON Certificate).

Bare weight: 764 grams.

Nihontō Information

Name 名称  久留米住祐利 - Kurume ju Suketoshi
Blade Length 刀長  二尺三寸四分三厘 / 71.0 cm
Sori 反り  二分六厘強 / 0.81 cm
Blade Width 元幅  31.6 mm
Blade Thickness 元重  6.5 mm
Tip Width 先幅  物打27.0 mm 横手位置24.5 mm
Tip Thickness 先重  物打5.5 mm 松葉先4.8 mm
Mekugi-ana 目釘穴  1個
Age 時代  明治3年（1870） - The early period of Meiji era - 19th century
Certificate 鑑定書  保存刀剣鑑定書(NBTHK HOZON TŌKEN Certificate)
Registration 登録  平成3年5月16日 (May 16, 1991) 栃木県登録 (Tochigi Prefecture Registration)
Included 附属  素銅はばき (Copper habaki)
 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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