The twentieth century nearly killed the craft twice: wartime distortion, then the occupation ban. The NBTHK’s founding in 1948 and licensed forging from 1953 rebuilt the sword as an art, crowned by Living National Treasures and the mukansa rank.
Modern sword Hizen kuni Masayoshi saku with Koshirae. 佐賀県唐津市の名工、正吉による作品です。 刀身は素晴らしい地鉄と働きのある互の目刃文を焼いた、優れた一振りです。 拵はコンディションが良好で、鞘は春慶塗で仕上げられ、鯉口に錦が巻かれており、見事な職人技を示しています。 また、刀身は軽くバランスが良いため、居合の練習に非常に適しています。 This is a work by Masayoshi, a renowned swordsmith from Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture. The blade features excellent jigane and an active gunome hamon, making it an outstanding piece. The koshirae are in excellent condition, with the saya finished in Shunkei-style lacquer and adorned with brocade wrapping around the koi-guchi, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship. Additionally, the blade is lightweight and well-balanced, making it highly suitable for iaido practice. 「刀姿 sword figure」 鎬造り庵棟、身幅広く重尋常、鳥居反りで中鋒。茎は生で鑢目は切り、茎尻は栗尻。 「地鉄 jigane」 地鉄は板目肌が流れ柾心となり、地沸付く。 「刃紋 hamon」 刃紋は互の目丁子、足良く入り砂流しかかる、刃中は葉、金筋が入る。釯子は乱れ込み小丸に返る。 「特徴 detailed」 肥前国正吉、銘を「肥前唐津住正吉作」とも切る刀匠で、本名は田口庄一。佐賀県唐津市に住み、父田口庄次に師事しました。全日本刀匠会の会員で、多くの入選・受賞歴を持つ名工です。 本作は素晴らしい地鉄に、働きの有る互の目の刃文を焼き上げた一振りです。刀身は軽くバランスが良いため、居合に非常に適しています。 Hizen no Kuni Masayoshi, who also signed his works as “Hizen Karatsu-ju Masayoshi Saku,” was a swordsmith whose real name was Shoichi Taguchi. Residing in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, he trained under his father, Shoji Taguchi. Masayoshi was a member of the All Japan Swordsmith Association and received numerous awards, earning a reputation as a master craftsman. This particular piece showcases excellent jigane (steel surface) with an active gunome hamon. The blade is lightweight, well-balanced, and highly suitable for iaido practice. 「拵 Koshirae」 柄巻は新品で、鞘は春慶塗仕上げとなっています。また、鯉口には錦が巻かれており、これは素人が巻いたものではなく、職人の手によるものです。全体的なコンディションは良好です。 The tsuka-maki (handle wrapping) is brand new, and the saya features a Shunkei-style lacquer finish. Additionally, the koi-guchi (scabbard mouth) is wrapped with brocade, a detail crafted not by an amateur but by a skilled artisan. The overall condition is excellent. ハバキ(habaki) :素銅地一重の庄内。 鍔(Tsuba) :鉄地菊透かし。 縁頭(FuchiKashira) :赤銅地蛍の図。 目貫(menuki) :牡丹の図。 柄(Tsuka) :鮫は親粒が付き巻鮫、柄巻はスエード焦茶色の片捻り巻。(新品) 鞘(Saya) :鯉口錦を巻き、その他は春慶塗。 「刀剣の状態 condition of blade」 研:古研ぎのためヒケが有りますが、概ね良好です。 傷:欠点になるような傷はありません。
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Hizen · around 1926-1989
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Shōwa to the present: destruction and revival
The twentieth century nearly killed the craft twice: wartime distortion, then the occupation ban. The NBTHK’s founding in 1948 and licensed forging from 1953 rebuilt the sword as an art, crowned by Living National Treasures and the mukansa rank.
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