bigjohnshea Posted July 6, 2022 Report Posted July 6, 2022 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 $5300 for this. I never turn down reasonable offers. Express shipping in USA is included. Priority international shipping will be calculated by your location. Cheers! 1 Quote
bigjohnshea Posted July 7, 2022 Author Report Posted July 7, 2022 😁 It is a wonderful blade, and his signature is not overly common it seems. Anyone who has done business with me will tell you, I always appreciate offers. If someone is interested, please don't hesitate to shoot me an offer. Cheers! Quote
bigjohnshea Posted July 7, 2022 Author Report Posted July 7, 2022 Dropping asking price some to 5100$ Will still cover shipping in USA. Cheers! Quote
bigjohnshea Posted July 9, 2022 Author Report Posted July 9, 2022 Dropping to 4900$ now Cheers! Quote
bigjohnshea Posted July 9, 2022 Author Report Posted July 9, 2022 Motivated to sell. 🙂 Can get a great deal on this blade by making an offer. 😁 Quote
bigjohnshea Posted July 9, 2022 Author Report Posted July 9, 2022 4700$ works as well Seriously, not overly picky. 🙂 Quote
bigjohnshea Posted July 11, 2022 Author Report Posted July 11, 2022 Adding some photos to highlight the exceptional work in this blade. Cheers! Quote
bigjohnshea Posted July 11, 2022 Author Report Posted July 11, 2022 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! Quote
Shugyosha Posted July 13, 2022 Report Posted July 13, 2022 Congratulations to seller and buyer. That's a lovely blade. Quote
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