FS Signed Dated Tanto by Gassan Sadakatsu

[bigjohnshea]

FS Signed Dated Tanto by Gassan Sadakatsu 

 

Tanto w/ Hozon paper in Aikuchi Koshirae

Signature: Osaka Ju Gassan Sadakatsu Kinsaku 

Dated: Kouki 2603 Nen 11 Gatsu Kichijitsu (1943 November lucky day)

Made within one month of his death. 

 

Comes with:

Silver single piece habaki

Aikuchi Koshirae as shown

Silk sword bag as shown

NBTHK Hozon paper as shown

 

Dimensions:

Blade length: 23.1cm or 9.09 inches

Width at hamachi: 2.21cm or 0.87 inches

Kasane: 0.68 cm or 0.27 inches

Style: Yoroidoshi

Jigane: Koitame hada well grained with jinie and kinsuji work

Hamon: Bright and sharp with Niedeki suguha with rather thick nioikuchi and double hamon. 

Boshi: round

 

Gassan Sadakatsu was born in 1869 as the second son of the famous First Gassan Sadakazu. Sadakatsu was an exceptionally skilled swordsmith working in the various styles of Gassan, Soshu, Bizen and Yamato. While working under his father Sadakatsu forged only a few swords inscribed with own name, though this changed in the late Taisho era following his father's death. Sadakatsu put all his energies into making his own swords after this working as a purveyor to the Imperial Household, making swords dedicated to the Ise-jingu shrine and accepting orders from dignitaries. He trained two historically important smiths, his real son the Second Gassan Sadakazu, and his pupil Takahashi Sadatsugu. Both went on to be designated as the earliest Preservers of Important Intangible Cultural Assets, ie. Living National Treasures. Sadakatsu passed away in 1943 at 74 years old. This tanto is likely a shoe-in for Tokubetsu Hozon papers should the new owner wish to submit. 

 

Asking $5300 for this. 

I never turn down reasonable offers.

Express shipping in USA is included.

Priority international shipping will be calculated by your location.

 

Cheers!

[bigjohnshea]

[bigjohnshea]

[lonely panet]

this shouldnt last long

 

[bigjohnshea]

😁 It is a wonderful blade, and his  signature is not overly common it seems. 

 

Anyone who has done business with me will tell you, I always appreciate offers. If someone is interested, please don't hesitate to shoot me an offer.

 

Cheers!

[bigjohnshea]

Dropping asking price some to 5100$

Will still cover shipping in USA.

Cheers!

[bigjohnshea]

Dropping to 4900$ now

Cheers!

[bigjohnshea]

Motivated to sell. 🙂

Can get a great deal on this blade by making an offer. 😁

[bigjohnshea]

4700$ works as well

Seriously, not overly picky. 🙂

[bigjohnshea]

pending

[bigjohnshea]

Adding some photos to highlight the exceptional work in this blade. 

Cheers!

[bigjohnshea]

[bigjohnshea]

[bigjohnshea]

[bigjohnshea]

Not really sure if the previous buyer will complete the purchase. It's been roughly 48hrs without payment...

 

Asking $4500 now. Still open to offers. 

 

Cheers!

[bigjohnshea]

Sold

[Shugyosha]

Congratulations to seller and buyer. That's a lovely blade.