Signed And Dated Katana By Kaga Masakuni

[Shugyosha]

Kaga Masakuni Katana

Offered for sale, shinshinto katana from Kaga in shirasaya signed Kashu ju Fujiwara Masakuni kitau kore and dated Keio yonnen ni gatsu hi – a day in February 1868. Approximate measurements:

 

Nagasa: 69.7 cm

Motohaba: 2.8cm (at munemachi)

Sakihaba: 21mm (at yokote)

Motokasane: 6mm

Sakikasane: 5mm

Nakago: Ubu, one mekugi ana, Kesho yasurimei, typical kaga nakago jiri

Hamon: mainly suguba with three areas of notare on each side in a pattern of 7-5-3 undulations from kissaki downwards.

Hada: very fine ko itame verging on mujihada.

 

This was bought from Andrew Quirt’s site Nihont.US and the polish and shirasaya were done in Japan (shirasaya tsuka is a touch tight). Kaga Masakuni was valued at 1,200,000 Yen in Toko Taikan. This sword is unpapered but I will guarantee that it will pass NBTHK Hozon or NPO NTHK shinsa if submitted within one year of the date of sale. I’ve attached a copy of the entry in Toko Taikan and a papered example for a comparison of the signature.

 

Comes with original kaga-style habaki in copper which has the design of four crossed cut marks on one side and five on the other. These represent the kuji – in “nine symbolic cuts” which are a series of mantras of nine syllables in Japanese esoteric Buddhism. Also comes with its original saya which is cracked and missing its kojiri and koiguchi and a wooden tsunagi.

 

I was advised that the saya was not capable of being repaired and so did not pursue its restoration. Unfortunately, I had the tsunagi made before I found out about the saya but will include it in the sale.

 

A nice hefty shinshinto sword which is in recent Japanese polish near perfect condition (one tiny scratch).

 

Asking SOLD plus Paypal and shipping.

 

A donation will be made to NMB if sold to a board member.

 

[Stephen]

Great deal at the price of the polish.

[ChrisW]

Sadly, I have little in the way of liquid assets. Otherwise I would consider it.

[Alex A]

A very good sword, in polish, signed and dated, a great deal at that price!. If it dont sell this time John, will get back to you when im not so skint.

[Shugyosha]

Thanks for the kind words guys.

 

If anyone is wrestling with themselves, just to spell this out: I will offer a 100% refund if this does not pass shinsa with the NTHK or NBTHK if submitted within 12 months of purchase. 

 

Best,

John

[Shugyosha]

Bump!!!

[Shugyosha]

On hold.

[vajo]

Very good price John. The polish with all the fee cost more. This is a very nice blade and it is papered. I really missed it.   

[Shugyosha]

Thanks Chris. Actually it's not papered but I'm guaranteeing that it will pass shinsa.

 

Now sold. Thank you!!