Description
Authentic Nihontō Japanese Sword Katana Attributed to Yamon Naokatsu 弥門直勝 NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate
The son of the first-generation Jirotaro Naokatsu, who was a prominent disciple of Taikei Naotane, was born in Tenpo 6 (1835). He initially signed his works as Naoyoshi, but from Bunkyu 2 (1862), he began signing as Naokatsu. He lived in Shitaya, Edo, and passed away at the age of 50 on March 31, Meiji 17 (1884).
This sword features a finely forged ko-itame hada with densely packed ji-nie, intricately entering chikei. The hamon is bright and clear, wide, and flamboyantly undulates with elements of gunome, choji, and kaku-gunome, interspersed with long ashi, saka-ashi, and yo. The hamon is deep with kinsuji, nie-suji, and sunagashi appearing prominently, making both the ji and ha remarkably bright and clear.
Though the sword is heavily suriage (shortened), imagining its original ubu form, one can picture a deeply curved, elegant, and powerful shape modeled after old tachi. It is rare to acquire a Naokatsu with ubu-nakago and dated inscriptions on the ura, but as an o-suriage mumei piece, it is more accessible for collection. This sword is ideal for connoisseurs who appreciate the craftsmanship beyond the signature. Its balance is excellent, making it suitable even for women or young boys as a practical sword. Don’t miss the opportunity to acquire this piece.
The accompanying koshirae was newly crafted under the supervision of the shop owner, Machii Isao. The tsuba is relatively thin, and an extra seppa is included in case the owner wishes to change the tsuba in the future.
Bare weight: 568 grams. Weight with koshirae: 806 grams.
Nihontō Information
| Name 名称 | 無銘（弥門直勝） - Mumei (Yamon Naokatsu) | |
| Blade Length 刀長 | 二尺一寸七分八厘 / 66.0 cm | |
| Sori 反り | 五分四厘 / 1.65 cm | |
| Blade Width 元幅 | 27.9 mm | |
| Blade Thickness 元重 | 6.0 mm | |
| Tip Width 先幅 | 物打23.3 mm 横手位置21.6 mm | |
| Tip Thickness 先重 | 物打4.9 mm 松葉位置4.5 mm | |
| Mekugi-ana 目釘穴 | 4個 | |
| Age 時代 | 江戸後期 The latter period of Edo era (19th Century) | |
| Certificate 鑑定書 | 保存刀剣鑑定書(NBTHK HOZON TOKEN Certificate) | |
| Registration 登録 | 平成24年1月19日 宮崎県登録 Registered on January 19, 2012, in Miyazaki Prefecture | |
| Included 附属 | ・銀はばき (Silver habaki) | |
| ・黒蝋塗鞘打刀拵 (Kuro roiro saya uchigatana koshirae) | ||
| ・白鞘 (Shirasaya Case) |
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