Description ITEM DESCRIPTION: Comes with kimono or cotton bag. Comes with certificate of supein Nihonto. Comes with original prefecture certificate. Torokusho Translation Registration Number: Osaka No. 2709 Type: Katana Blade Length: 63.0 cm Registration Date: June 4th, 1951 (Shōwa 26) Issuer: Osaka Prefectural Board of Education General Description Katana signed 行貞 (Yukisada), dating from the Edo period (1603–1868). The blade displays a refined notare-midare hamon (irregular wavy temper) with visible activity throughout its length, and a fine itame-hada grain typical of well-forged Edo workmanship. Its curvature of about 1.5 cm provides an elegant and balanced profile. The smith Yukisada was active during the Edo period, with documented examples from both Mino-den and Osaka-den traditions—schools known for their strong construction, rich hamon activity, and overall aesthetic harmony. The sword shows a chu-kissaki and retains good definition between ji and ha, preserving its martial and artistic integrity. It represents a finely balanced example of the Edo samurai’s ideal — practical elegance united with aesthetic refinement. Mounting (Koshirae) Saya: Black ishime-ji lacquer with golden scroll (karakusa) kojiri Tsuka: Black silk wrapping over white samegawa Menuki: Gold and black mon design of vegetal form Fuchi & Kashira: Iron with engraved mon, possibly of the Katō or Kaga clans Tsuba: Mokkō-gata shape, depicting plum blossoms (ume) in relief Habaki: Copper, plain, perfectly fitted A sober yet elegant koshirae, balancing restraint and artistry, suitable for ceremonial or high-status samurai use. Blade Analysis Smith: Yukisada (行貞) Period: Edo (1603–1868) Nagasa (Blade Length): 63.0 cm Sori (Curvature): ~1.5 cm Hamon: Notare-midare (irregular wavy) Hada: Fine itame-hada Kissaki: Chu-kissaki Nakago: Signed, one mekugi-ana, original patina Polish: Functional, with light age marks; hamon clearly visible Technical Sheet Element Detail Smith Yukisada (行貞) Period Edo (1603–1868) Blade Length 63.0 cm Curvature ~1.5 cm Mounting Complete (koshirae) Hamon Notare-midare Hada Itame-hada Kissaki Chu-kissaki Signature Present Torokusho Osaka No. 2709 Condition Very good Origin Osaka, Japan Relacionado
