Description

This is a ken (sword) made by Amata Akitsugu, a Living National Treasure and one of the highest-ranking contemporary swordsmiths. Born in 1927, Amata Akitsugu was renowned for using self-made steel and mastering various traditions like Yamashiro, Soshu, and Bizen. This particular piece, aiming for the style of ancient Yamato ken, features a finely forged ko-itame hada and a flawless suguha hamon, embodying the golden ratio of classical Yamato ken.

天田昭次作 皇紀二千六百二二十年菊月吉日 (人間国宝 )
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天田昭次作 皇紀二千六百二二十年菊月吉日 (人間国宝 )

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Specifications

Nagasa

22.4 cm

Motohaba

2.1 cm

Dealer

Iida Koendo

iidakoendo.com

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