Nihonto - Kuniyoshi
Katana Mei (signature):
Omote side: 国吉作 (Made by Kuniyoshi)
Ura page: 昭和五十四年五月日 (In May Showa 54 (1979))
Information about the blacksmith:
Name: Futakami Kuniyoshi
Real name: Futakami Hisashi
Master Kuniyoshi was born in the year Shōwa 3 (1928). He was the son of master blacksmith Shuro Yoshinobu and lived in Aomori Prefecture.
The blacksmith was a member of the well-known All Japan Swordsmith Association (AJSA) and his work was honoured many times.
Information about the blade:
Nagasa (blade length): 70.4 cm
Sori (blade curvature): 2.1 cm
Motohaba: 31.6 mm
Motokasane: 7.6 mm
Sakihaba: 21.2 mm
Sakikasane: 3.16 mm
Weight without saya: 926 g
The blade was forged in 1979.
This sword is a masterly replica of a sword by Awataguchi Kuniyoshi from the Kamakura period. The elegant shape shows the typical silhouette of Awataguchi, with a clear difference between the width at the base and at the tip of the blade. The steel structure (Jigane) is made of finely patterned Ko-itame-Hada, carefully forged, which authentically reflects the high quality of Awataguchi steel.
The hamon (hardening line) shows a straight pattern with nioi (fine hardening line) and nie (crystalline inclusions), in the style of Awataguchi Kuniyoshi. It is deeply burnt and shows active elements within the hardening line (hataraki), including ashi (harder areas that protrude into the soft zone).
The flavour is excellent.
This sword is currently still in Japan. We take over the complete handling (all associated costs are already included in the offered price).
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