katana signed KANENORI
A15827(S5006)
Koto End of Muromachi period (Tensho era/circa A.D.1573) Mino
Length of cutting edge74.1cm Curvature1.7cm Width of base32.3mm Thickness of base6.6mm Width of Yokote24.2mm
Sugata(configuration) : Shinogi-zukuri, Iori-mune. Mihaba is wide and there is less difference in width between base and upper tip. The blade is massive and rich in hiraniku. There is koshi-zori and saki-sori curve as well leading to a large kissaki, magnificent sword. (click HERE for higher resolution)
Kitae(forging pattern) : Kitae-hada is fine Ko-itame-hada (wooden grain) and the swelling masame hada pattern is shinogi-ji is intense. Hiraji is covered in deep Ji-nie that generates chikei (thick nie lines).
Hamon(tempering pattern) : Hamon starts with quiet wavy NOTARE mixing in with small gunome, then a combination of large/small and high/shallow zig-zag outline so called Togari-ha. Deep Nioi-kuchi with bright Ko-nie attaches along the tempering line. Thick Nie-suji lines and brushing sunagashi works in the interior of temper.The upper the blade, brighter and stronger nie, that generates Yubashiri and Tobiyaki.
Boshi (tip): The temper of the tip is Midarekomi irregular lines, small circle deeply turn back so called JIZOU-shape
Nakago(tang) : SURIAGE which is adept handling by approximately one-sun (3cm). Filemark is V-shape (Takanoha), two mekugi-ana(retaining holes), The signature in hakiomite is two large character that reads KANE NORI. Nice taste of patina and remains clear marks of original chisel.
Wide in Mihaba and the entire shape is stout, although the blade is slightly suriage off by one-sun, the length is as long as two shaku four sun and four bu holding a firm base and there is funbari and point is broad. This is a heavy and heroic katana, not easy to operate, showing a samurai spirit. KANENORI lived in Mino province in the 16th century, either a son of KANE TSUNE or a pupil, This katana has close resembles to a work of SHIZU KANEUJI. It is entirely and splendidly active with chikei. Although there is one grain opening mark in the hakiura, upper in hiraji, the entire blade is strikingly healthy and is sound condition. it's workmanship is hidden an awe-inspiring power. Among similar works this blade is a delight. This significantly delight sword is reported in the book of [Mino-to Oshigata Shu].
Gold foil habaki collar, Shira-Saya Plain wood mounting.
Weight: 5000.00 gms
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