Katana - Steel, Tamahagane - Katsumura Norikatsu Japanese swords - Japan - Edo Period (1600-1868)
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Selected by Julien Gauthier
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Description from the seller
Katana unsigned attributed to Norikatsu of the 2nd generation, circa 1860-1870, in Edo style koshirae. Very light and balanced sword, perfect for Iaido and Tameshigiri practitioners.
Era of blade: Late Edo period (Approximately 1865)
Province: Hitachi
Conditions and polish of the blade: Very good (no blemish, no chip).
Hamon: Gonome-midare
This grain
Tsukurikomi: Shigizukuri
Boshi: Nakamaru
Length: 685 mm
Sori: 15 mm
Hamachi: 31.8 mm
Motokasane: 8 mm
Sakimihaba: 25.1 mm
Sakikasane: 5.9 mm
Nakago: 225 mm
Weight (blade only): 686 g
Total length: 1050 mm
Attributed to: Katsumura Norikatsu
Swordsmith
This sword was made in the late Edo to early Meiji period, circa 1860-1870.
Although this sword has no signature, Kazuo Tokuno describes the swordsmith as the second generation Norikatsu (son of Katsumura Norikatsu).
The swords made by the Katsumura group are called Mito-to.
First-generation Katsumura Norikatsu died in 1872 at the age of 64.
Kazuo Tokuno was one of the most famous sword connoisseurs in Japan and published many sword books.
Koshirae
High-quality Edo-style koshirae (probably 1970s).
I black lacquered with sharkskin finish near Koiguchi; copper gilded with silver foil Habaki; mokko-shaped iron tsuba carved with flowers and gold edges; gold dragon menuki and Fuchi/Kashira with gold Shishi.
Attachments:
A silk bag.
Certificate of Authenticity authenticated by Kazuo Tokuno from Token Kenkyu Rengo-kai 刀剣研究連合会 on Feb. 11, 2002. (No.2020011).
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Katana unsigned attributed to Norikatsu of the 2nd generation, circa 1860-1870, in Edo style koshirae. Very light and balanced sword, perfect for Iaido and Tameshigiri practitioners.
Era of blade: Late Edo period (Approximately 1865)
Province: Hitachi
Conditions and polish of the blade: Very good (no blemish, no chip).
Hamon: Gonome-midare
This grain
Tsukurikomi: Shigizukuri
Boshi: Nakamaru
Length: 685 mm
Sori: 15 mm
Hamachi: 31.8 mm
Motokasane: 8 mm
Sakimihaba: 25.1 mm
Sakikasane: 5.9 mm
Nakago: 225 mm
Weight (blade only): 686 g
Total length: 1050 mm
Attributed to: Katsumura Norikatsu
Swordsmith
This sword was made in the late Edo to early Meiji period, circa 1860-1870.
Although this sword has no signature, Kazuo Tokuno describes the swordsmith as the second generation Norikatsu (son of Katsumura Norikatsu).
The swords made by the Katsumura group are called Mito-to.
First-generation Katsumura Norikatsu died in 1872 at the age of 64.
Kazuo Tokuno was one of the most famous sword connoisseurs in Japan and published many sword books.
Koshirae
High-quality Edo-style koshirae (probably 1970s).
I black lacquered with sharkskin finish near Koiguchi; copper gilded with silver foil Habaki; mokko-shaped iron tsuba carved with flowers and gold edges; gold dragon menuki and Fuchi/Kashira with gold Shishi.
Attachments:
A silk bag.
Certificate of Authenticity authenticated by Kazuo Tokuno from Token Kenkyu Rengo-kai 刀剣研究連合会 on Feb. 11, 2002. (No.2020011).
Shipping:
We ship with reliable couriers such as FedEx, UPS, or DHL.
Attention:
- !!! We only ship to the European Community, thank you for understanding !!! -
Details
Era
1400-1900
Manufacturer/ Brand
Katsumura Norikatsu 勝村徳勝
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Tamahagane - Katsumura Norikatsu Japanese swords, Steel
Condition
Excellent
Style
Edo Period
Dynastic Style/Period
Edo Period (1600-1868)
Height
0 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Attribution
Attributed to
Sold with stand
No
Overall Length
100 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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